Cannabis (/ ˈ k æ n ə b ɪ s /), [2] commonly known as marijuana (/ ˌ m æ r ə ˈ w ɑː n ə /), [3] weed, and pot, among other names, is a non-chemically uniform drug from the cannabis plant. Native to Central or South Asia, the cannabis plant has been used as a drug for both recreational and entheogenic purposes and in various ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Marijuana, drug composed of the leaves and flowers of plants in the genus Cannabis. Marijuana is known by several other names, including pot, grass, and weed. It can vary widely in potency.

Marijuana is one of the most used drugs in the United States, particularly among young adults. In 2021, 35.4% of people aged 18 to 25 (11.8 million people) reported using marijuana in the past year. Scientifically, there are many unknowns regarding marijuana.

Dec 23, 2024 · Marijuana — also called weed, grass, or pot, among other names — is a mind-altering substance that comes from the cannabis plant. It's one of the most used drugs in the U.S., especially among...

Aug 10, 2023 · Marijuana is made from the dried leaves and buds of the Cannabis sativa plant. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn't approved the use of the marijuana plant as medicine, many states have legalized marijuana use.

Sep 24, 2024 · Cannabis, which some people call marijuana, refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds of the Cannabis sativa L plant. The plant contains at least 125 different cannabinoids, 1 including delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Marijuana is used as a psychoactive, mind altering recreational drug and for certain medical ailments. The active agent that leads to the "high" is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), marijuana is …