Cannabis (Marijuana)

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Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other related compounds. Extracts can also be made from the cannabis plant. Read the DrugFacts.

30.7% of high school seniors used cannabis (marijuana) in the past year.

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