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  1. Tetrahydrocannabinol - Wikipedia

    While human overdose is rare, THC can interact with other drugs and has a complex pharmacokinetic profile. THC is classified variably under international and US law, with …

  2. Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol: What to Know About THC

    Dec 21, 2025 · THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is the best-known psychoactive compound found in marijuana. Learn more about the effects, medicinal uses, and risks of THC.

  3. Understanding THC: What Is THC & Its Effects | Body and Mind

    Mar 4, 2025 · Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive compound produced by the Cannabis Sativa plant species, which means it is the cornerstone of cannabis’s effects. …

  4. What is THC? Benefits, uses, and safety - Leafwell

    Oct 8, 2025 · THC is short for tetrahydrocannabinol. It’s the main compound in cannabis, responsible for the intoxicating “high” you may feel when you consume some cannabis products.

  5. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): Everything You Need To Know

    Jan 5, 2024 · THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, responsible for the plant’s euphoric effects. When consumed, THC interacts with receptors in …

  6. Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) - WebMD

    THC works by binding to specific sites in the brain and on the nerves. It's found in the highest levels in the leaves and flowers of the plant. THC is commonly used as a recreational drug.

  7. What is THC? Which products experts deem safer - USA TODAY

    Jul 9, 2024 · Tetrahydrocannabinol, known colloquially as THC, isn't new. But as of late, more lawmakers move to legalize and decriminalize possession and use of marijuana and more …

  8. Cannabis (Marijuana) | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Sep 24, 2024 · The plant has many different chemical compounds, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which has intoxicating—mind altering—effects. Cannabis products with THC can cause …

  9. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) | Britannica

    Dec 11, 2025 · Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), active constituent of marijuana and hashish that was first isolated from the Indian hemp plant (Cannabis sativa) and synthesized in 1965.

  10. THC Effects and Benefits Explained: What is THC? - American Marijuana

    Jun 17, 2025 · THC is the reason behind the psychotropic effects of marijuana. This influence happens once the THC attaches to the cannabinoid receptors located in the endocannabinoid …