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Chapter 7
Marijuana
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 3
02/26/2013

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Cannabis Sativa
Definition
A plant species, commonly called hemp, from which marijuana and hashish are obtained.
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Cannabinoids
Definition
Any of several dozen active substances in marijuana and other cannabis products.
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Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Definition
The active psychoactive ingredient in marijuana and hashish.
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Marijuana, Also spelled marihuana.
Definition
The most commonly available psychoactive drug originating from the cannabis plant. The THC concentration ranges from approximately 1 to 6 percent.
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Sinsemilla
Definition
A form of marijuana obtained from the unpollinated or seedless portion of the cannabis plant. It has a higher THC concentration than regular marijuana, as high as 15 percent.
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Hashish
Definition
A drug containing the resin of cannabis flowers. The THC concentration ranges from approximately 8 to 14 percent.
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Hashish Oil
Definition
A drug produced by boiling hashish, leaving a potent psychoactive residue. The THC concentration ranges from approximately 15 to 60 percent.
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Hashish Oil Crystals
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A solid form of hashish oil.
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Bhang
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A liquid form of marijuana popular in India.
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Reefer or Joint
Definition
A marijuana cigarette.
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Anandamide
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A naturally occurring chemical in the brain that fits into THC-sensitive receptor sites, producing many of the same effects as marijuana.
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Amotivational Syndrome
Definition
A state of listlessness and personality change involving a generalized apathy and indifference to long-range plans.
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Gateway Hypothesis
Definition
The idea that the abuse of a specific drug will inherently lead to the abuse of other, more harmful drugs.
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Dronabinol
Definition
A prescription drug containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Brand name is Marinol.
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Nabilone
Definition
A prescription drug containing a synthetic variation of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Brand name is Cesamet.
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Decriminalization
Definition
The policy of making the possession of small amounts of a drug subject to a small fine but not criminal prosecution.
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