20 Cannabis (Marijuana) Terms Everyone Should Know | Marijuana Awareness Education
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The content segments provide an overview of various cannabis terms and their implications. Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes emphasizes the importance of understanding these terms to avoid confusion when discussing cannabis. She mentions that a significant number of people are using marijuana, based on a 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Mental Health. Dr. Snipes explains the difference between cannabis, marijuana, and hemp, using an analogy with dogs. She discusses different strains of cannabis, indica and sativa, comparing them to different breeds of dogs.
The content also covers terms like delta A, CBD, and nabixamals. Delta A is the psychoactive compound in cannabis, while CBD is a non-psychoactive compound used for potential therapeutic benefits. Nabixamals is a pharmaceutical drug containing a combination of THC and CBD used to treat multiple sclerosis-related spasticity.
Dr. Snipes discusses the components of spice, a synthetic drug, and mentions that more people are turning to the actual cannabis plant. She explains hashish, its various names, and its high THC content. The different forms of THC, including Delta-8 and Delta-9, are also explained, with Delta-8 being less regulated and potentially having fewer side effects.
The content highlights potential drug interactions and the entourage effect when using cannabis products. It mentions the impact of cannabinoids on the body's ability to process medications and introduces the concept of terpenes found in cannabis. Different methods of ingesting marijuana, such as smoking, edibles, and topicals, are discussed, along with the popularity of CBD topicals.
In conclusion, understanding cannabis terms and components is crucial for informed decision-making and discussions about marijuana. The next video in the series will delve into the benefits and drawbacks of different constituents of cannabis.
The content segments provide an overview of various cannabis terms and their implications. Dr. Dawn-