What is the active ingredient drug in marijuana?

Answer 1

THC, short for tetrahydrocannabinol, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis plant, also known as marijuana. When used through inhalation, THC binds to specific receptors in the brain called cannabinoid receptors. In low doses, THC causes some pain reduction, may can reduce aggresion and can stimulate appetite, and help reduce nausea. Higher doses may cause the "high" associated with marijuana, leading to altered perception of time and space, feelings of happiness, or feelings of fatigue.

Answer 2

The main ingredient that is felt in marijuana is THC, also known as Delta-9 TetraHydroCannabinol. It is a chemical that affects the cannabinoid receptors in human brains.

Americans for Safe Access, a medical marijuana advocacy group, stated in its website article "Research: Definitions and Explanations" (accessed Dec. 7, 2006):

"...[T]here are 483 different identifiable chemical constituents known to exist in cannabis. The most distinctive and specific class of compounds are the cannabinoids (66 known), that are only known to exist in the cannabis plant.

Other constituents of the cannabis plant are: nitrogenous compounds (27 known), amino acids (18), proteins (3), glycoproteins (6), enzymes (2), sugars and related compounds (34), hydrocarbons (50), simple alcohols (7), aldehydes (13), ketones (13), simple acids (21), fatty acids (22), simple esters (12), lactones (1), steroids (11), terpenes (120), non-cannabinoid phenols (25), flavonoids (21), vitamins (1) [Vitamin A], pigments (2), and elements (9).

Answer 3

THC, tetrahydrocannibinal, is the active ingredient of marijuana.

Answer 4

THC

aka

Tetrahydrocannabinol

Answer 5

tetrahydrocannibinal. Commonly called THC

Answer 6

Tetrahydrocannabinol, Δ9-THC, or just THC

Answer 7

No ingredients marijuana is all natural.

Answer 8

thc