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    GlossaryTetrahydrocannabinol

    primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, often called THC

    Tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly known as THC or Δ9-THC, is the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis. It interacts with the endocannabinoid system in the brain, particularly the CB1 receptors, to produce effects such as euphoria, altered perception, and relaxation.

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