Tetrahydrocannabinol

ID: tetrahydrocannabinol

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the principal psychoactive compound found in cannabis (Cannabis sativa). It is responsible for the "high" or euphoric effect that users experience when consuming marijuana. THC interacts with the endocannabinoid system in the body, specifically binding to cannabinoid receptors in the brain and nervous system.

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