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This chemical may constitute as much as 12% of the active chemicals in the herb, and is said to be responsible for as much as 70-100% of the euphoric action, or "high," experienced when ingesting the herb.

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What is the main chemical found in cannabis?

THC.


What is the actual name for marijuana?

cannabis sativa. the psychoactive chemical in the cannabis plant is tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC


What proof is there that someone has had cannabis?

Cannabis use releases a chemical called THC into your bloodstream. Therefore in a blood test THC would be detected, even for some time after taking Cannabis.


Scientific name of a marijuana?

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The mechanism of the THC decarboxylation reaction involves the removal of a carboxyl group from the THC molecule when it is exposed to heat. This process converts the non-psychoactive THCA into the psychoactive THC, which is responsible for the effects of cannabis when consumed.


What drug contains a chemical called tetrahydrocannabional better known as THC?

The drug that contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is marijuana or cannabis. THC is the main psychoactive compound found in cannabis that produces the "high" associated with its use.


In marijuana what does THC mean?

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What is the active chemical in marijuana that gets you high?

The active chemical in marijuana that produces psychoactive effects is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).


What is in cannabis resin?

THC


What else has THC?

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How do you make delta9-THC?

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What is the chemical structure of cannabis and how does it contribute to its psychoactive effects?

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