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marijuana abuse  

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  • Marijuana is the herbal form of cannabis, a product of the plant cannabis sativa; hashish is the resinous form of the same plant. The primary active compound in cannabis is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which has psychoactive and physical effects when smoked or ingested. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Marijuana Abuse]

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