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Chapter 10
Pharmacology Related to Addiction
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cannabis sativa | a plant species, commonly called hemp, from which marijuana and hashish are obtained |
| Cannabinoids | any of several dozen active substances in marijuana and other cannabis products |
| Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) | the active psychoactive ingredient in marijuana and hashish |
| Marijuana | the most commonly available psychoactive drug originating from the cannabis plant. The THC concentration ranges from approximately 1-6 percent. |
| Sinsemilla | a form of marijuana obtained from the uppollinated or seedless portion of the cannabis plant. It has higher THC concentration than regular marijuana, as high as 15 percent |
| Hashish | a drug containing the resin of cannabis flowers. The THC concentration ranges from approximately 8-14 percent |
| Hashish oil | a drug produced by boiling hashish, leaving a potent psychoactive residue. The THC concentration ranges from approximately 15-60 percent. |
| Hashish oil crystals | a solid form of hashish oil |
| bhang | a liquid form of marijuana poplar in India |
| Reefer and Joint are examples of: | a marijuana cigarette |
| Ananadamide | a naturally occurring chemical in the brain that fits into THC-sensitive receptors sites, producing many of the same effects as marijuana |
| Amotivational syndrome | a state of listlessness and personality change involving a generalized apathy and indifference to long-range plans |
| Gateway hypothesis | the idea that the abuse of a specific drug will inherently lead to the abuse of other, more harmful drugs |
| Dronabinol | a prescription drug containing THC. brand name Marinol |
| Nabilone | a prescription drug containing a synthetic variation of THC. Brand name is Cesament |
| Decriminalization | the policy of making the possession of small amounts of a drug subject to a small fine but not criminal prosecution |
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