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 …

Feb 16, 2024 · There are several risk factors and negative health outcomes associated with cannabis use.

Sep 24, 2024 · The plant has many different chemical compounds, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which has intoxicating—mind altering—effects. Cannabis products with THC can cause …

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 …

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.

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.

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. …

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.

THC works by binding to specific sites in the brain and on the nerves. It's found in the highest levels in the leaves and flowers of the plant. THC is commonly used as a recreational drug.