What?
What are some other names for cannabis?
Marijuana, pot, weed, flower, etc.
What plant does cannabis come from?
Cannabis sativa
What is a cannabinoid, and what does it do?
A chemical compound found in cannabis. It interacts with the body's natural endocannabinoid system to influence mood, pain, appetite, and other bodily processes.
What is THC?
The chemical in cannabis that causes the "high", and changes mood, thinking, and perception.
What is CBD?
Another chemical compound found in the cannabis plant that does not get you "high". While CBD is marketed to help with a lot of health conditions, scientists are still learning how CBD affects the body as there are already some known side effects (ex: liver damage, drowsiness, diarrhea, appetite changes, changes in mood)