on biochemistry. Biochemistry is the study of chemical process that occurs in living organism. Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol could have affects in the chemistry science through the brain, the body, and emotions. Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is a very powerful chemical compared to other chemicals. The molecular formula for THC is C21H30O2. Scientific research says that delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol can
THC and cancer- Tetrahydrocannabinol is believed to reduce side effects of chemotherapy like nausea and vomiting, in people with cancer. I also increase their appetite to eat. It does this by inhibiting cell cycle progression in cancer cells through Cdc2 directive. It keeps cells in G2-M phases of the cell cycle by down-regulation of Cdc2 (Caffarel et al., 2006:66). It causes an increase in ceramide synthesis which drives cell synthesis. To sum up this article, Tetrahydrocannabinol use in its pure
naturally occurring cannabinoids. The cannabinoids are lipophilic. Delta-8 and Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) have been found to produce most of the psychoactive effects of marijuana (Carter et al., 2003). Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol appears to be the most abundant cannabinoid and the main source of cannabis' impact. Cannabidiol is the second most predominantly active ingredient. It becomes Tetrahydrocannabinol as the cannabis plant matures and the T etrahydrocannabinol then breaks down into
the plant family Cannabacae and has three types: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis (Baron 2015). Cannabis with higher levels of delta⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ⁹ -THC) and lower levels of cannabidiol (CBD) is referred to as marijuana, while another type of cannabis, “hemp,” has lower levels of delta⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ⁹ -THC), higher levels of cannabidiol (CBD), and no psychoactive affect (2015). Hemp has a prominent history of being in medicine from the Greeks to the Indians
marijuana. On the other hand, alcohol has approximately 5,000 causalities per year. Before the research about the effects and benefits of marijuana, to give a quick description on how marijuana affects the body. When weed is smoked, THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol quickly passes from the lungs directly into the bloodstream. When in the bloodstream it is taken to the brain and other organs throughout the body. But it is absorbed more slowly when ate or drank. There are many things inside marijuana that
in contact with the drug may affect is memory loss , sensory distortion , and growth disorders. Marijuana is a combination of shredded leaves , stems, and flower buds of the cannabis sativa plants. the intoxication chemical in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.The more THC is introduced in the system the brain responds by reducing the number of receptors. Very large doses of marijuana can cause hallucinations or delusions. The drug can also affect IQ motivation and ability to plan or make
The Physiological Effects of Marijuana Marijuana derives from the dried leaves and flower of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa; for thousands of years, physicians regarded marijuana as a useful pharmaceutical agent that could be used to treat a number of different disorders. In the 19th century, physicians in the United States and Europe used marijuana as an analgesic, as a treatment for migraine headaches, and as an anticonvulsant (Grinspoon & Bakalar, 1993, 1995). In 1938, a physician used
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, refers to the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. All parts of this plant are known to contain delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is popularly attributed to the infamous “high” feelings (NIDA). Cannabis is associated under many different titles, but not limited to weed, Mary Jane, loud, kush, pot, etc. This plant can be consumed in many different ways, with the most common being inhaled or consumed through the digestive system. If it were not for the effects that
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began to drop marijuana from medications when the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act was passed (4-6). Medical marijuana can be used in two ways; it can be smoked in a cigarette form or taken in a capsule. Marijuana’s most potent ingredient is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can be taken as a pill, but is “easily
The legalization of marijuana has been a highly debated topic for many of years. Since the first president to the most recent, our nation’s leaders have consumed the plant known as weed. With such influential figures openly using this drug why is it so frowned upon? Marijuana is considered a gateway drug, a menace to society, and mentally harmful to its consumers. For some people weed brings a sense of anxiety, dizziness, or unsettling feeling. Like alcohol, tobacco or any other drug, those chemicals
Every garden has their own purposes that make gardeners devote a great amount of time to take care of them. Gardeners are coming up with their own unique ways of taking care of their gardens, especially when they make profits out of it. In his book, The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan claims the best gardeners of his generation have devoted themselves to growing cannabis, popularly known as marijuana. Intrigued with Pollan’s argument, I completely agree with him. Marijuana growers are the best gardeners
medical to relieve symptoms of illness . Throughout its long history, parts of the plant have been smoked, chewed, eaten, and even brewed for it effects on the human biochemistry. Marijuana, having over 400 chemicals and the main chemical, Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC was noted to be found in the mid-1960s. Marijuana a Spanish name has many other names such as weed, pot, grass, reefer, Mary Jane, and ganja. The history of marijuana appeared in the early 2700 B.C. in a Chinese manuscript. Explorers
The word Marijuana also known as cannabis, pot, weed, herb and green stuff has been universally criticized since the beginning of the century. According to (Fitzgerald, K. T., Bronstein, A. C., & Newquist, K. L. 2013) “the term "marijuana” typically refers to tobacco-like preparations of the leaves and flowers” (Fitzgerald et al., (2013). (McGuinness, Teena M, PhD,P.M.H.-N.P., B.C. (2009) stated that “Cannabis cigarettes are also called joints, nails, and reefers; pipes for smoking are also known
the 1960’s marijuana became very popular among the young college crowd. This was looked at as a challenge to authority and the government. The effects of marijuana are minimal. The high has a feeling of euphoria, peacefulness and well-being. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active chemical in marijuana. It’s estimated that a person would have to ingest a dose 20,000 to 40,000 times the average dose before death would occur. In the early 1990’s sophisticated research on marijuana began. The scientists
from the Cannabis plant that has many benefits for medical and recreational reasons. The plant is made of hundreds of chemicals, known as cannabinoids, each having different effects on your body. The two main chemicals used in marijuana are Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), this is the psychoactive compound in marijuana which means it is the element that produces the high. The second main chemical is Cannabidiol (CBD), this element does not produce any psychoactive effects. There are two main categories
marijuana is any plant of the marijuana plant that you use to treat health problems, marijuana is the dried part of the cannabis sativa plant. Marijuana has hundreds of chemicals, known as cannabinoids. The two main ones are THC and CBD. THC, tetrahydrocannabinol, is an active ingredient in marijuana. THC gives off some pleasurable effects that smokers are looking for, but it also has some effects that may treat medical problems. When you smoke marijuana, THC goes from your lungs to the bloodstream
Informative Speech: The Pro’s And Con’s Of Medical Marijuana The purpose of the speech is to inform the audience about the pro’s and con’s of marijuana as well as the medical uses of marijuana . Types of Visuals: Three posters showing what Marijuana is. The pro’s of marijuana and the cons of Marijuana. Introduction: Marijuana is one of the oldest cultivated plants (Nahas 8). Since it became illegal in 1967, there have been questions of whether or not it is good for purposes, such as
effects are impairment of memory, alteration of memory, motor coordination, posture, cognitive ability, and sensory perception. So what is it in marijuana that keeps users wanting more? The active ingredient in marijuana is delta-9-trans-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. The structure of THC is very similar to the endogenous cannabinoids, or endocannabinoids for short, which are naturally occurring chemicals in the body (1).The THC binds to the receptors of the endocannabinoids, and activates the neurons
Cannabis Sativa, or marijuana, has been around for centuries. This flowering plant has been grown in many locations across the world. Marijuana comes from flowering top of the Cannabis Sativa plant which contains the chemical Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC causes mind-altering states which relaxes the user. After the Mexican Revolution the United States stated seeing an increase of Mexicans immigrating into the United States. These new immigrants brought along with their culture and native language