While human overdose is rare, THC can interact with other drugs and has a complex pharmacokinetic profile. THC is classified variably under international and US law, with …

Dec 21, 2025 · THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is the best-known psychoactive compound found in marijuana. Learn more about the effects, medicinal uses, and risks of THC.

Sep 9, 2025 · The higher the THC amount, the stronger the effects on the brain—likely contributing to increased rates of marijuana-related emergency room visits. While there is no …

Oct 8, 2025 · THC is short for tetrahydrocannabinol. It’s the main compound in cannabis, responsible for the intoxicating “high” you may feel when you consume some cannabis products.

When marijuana is smoked, the active ingredient THC passes from the lungs and into the bloodstream, which carries the chemical to the organs throughout the body, including the brain.

Jan 5, 2024 · THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, responsible for the plant’s euphoric effects. When consumed, THC interacts with receptors in …

The word “marijuana” refers to parts of or products from the plant Cannabis sativa that contain substantial amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the substance that’s primarily …

Dec 11, 2025 · Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), active constituent of marijuana and hashish that was first isolated from the Indian hemp plant (Cannabis sativa) and synthesized in 1965.

Mar 4, 2025 · Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive compound produced by the Cannabis Sativa plant species, which means it is the cornerstone of cannabis’s effects. …

Jul 9, 2024 · Tetrahydrocannabinol, known colloquially as THC, isn't new. But as of late, more lawmakers move to legalize and decriminalize possession and use of marijuana and more …