Chapter 7: Marijuana

amotivational syndrome

a state of listlessness and personality change involving a generalized apathy and indifference to long-range plans.

anandamide

a naturally occurring chemical in the brain that fits into TCH-sensitive receptor sites, producing many of the same effects as marijuana.

bhang

a liquid form of marijuana popular in India.

cannabidiol

A cannabis-derived cannabinoid without intoxicating properties. The use of CBD has been valuable in a number of medical applications.

cannabinoids

any of several dozen active substances in marijuana and other cannabis products

Cannabis sativa

a plant species, commonly called hemp, from which marijuana and hashish are obtained.

decriminalization

the policy of making the possession of small amounts of a drug subject to a small fine but not criminal prosecution.

delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol

The active psychoactive ingredient in marijuana and hashish.

dronabinol

A prescription drug containing delta-9-terahydrocannabinol (THC). (Marinol)

gateway hypothesis

The idea that the abuse of a specific drug will inherently lead to the abuse of other, more harmful drugs.

hashish

A drug containing the resin of cannabis flowers with a higher THC concentration than marijuana.

hashish oil

A drug produced by boiling hashish, leaving a potent psychoactive residue. The THC concentration is considerably higher than that of hashish.

hashish oil crystals

a solid form of hashish oil.

joint

a marijuana cigarette.

marijuana

the most commonly available psychoactive drug originating from the cannabis plant.

nabilone

a prescription drug containing a synthetic variation of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.

reefer

a marijuana cigarette

sinsemilla

a form of marijuana obtained from the unpollinated of seedless portion of the cannabis plant.