What is in the drug weed

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The main active chemical in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). THC binds to brain cells and reacts to create a high.

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Source: DEA Briefs & Background, Drugs and Drug Abuse, Drug Descriptions, Marijuana | www.justice.gov

Description: The main active chemical in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). The membranes of certain nerve cells in the brain contain protein receptors that bind to THC. Once securely in place, THC kicks off a series of cellular reactions that ultimately

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