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The main psychoactive(mind-altering) chemical in marijuana, responsible for most of the intoxicating effects that people seek, is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The chemical is found in resin produced by the leaves and buds primarily of the female cannabis plant. The plant also contains more than 500 other chemicals, including more than 100 compounds that are chemically related to THC, called cannabinoids.

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How many chemicals are in marijuana?

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How many chemicals are found in marijuana?

0 chemicals are in marijuana. Only the NATURAL OCCURING compounds.


Does marijuana contain more cancer causing chemicals than cigarettes?

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How many chemicals is in maraijuana?

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Why marijuana and inhaling chemicals should be avoided?

Inhaling chemicals can kill you and have many other bad, permanent effects on your body. As for marijuana, it should be avoided because you can be arrested for getting caught with it.


What chemicals in marijuana?

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What does the term 420 mean?

"420" means the international time for smoking marijuana, how many toxins/chemicals are in marijuana, and Adolf Hitler's birthday


Are chemicals added to medical marijuana?

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What happens when digesting marijuana with food?

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What contains many chemicals in a cell?

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