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Wait, what’s cannabis??
Cannabis, according to the National Institutes of Health, is a term that refers to all products that come from the Cannabis sativa plant. You may know cannabis by other names like “marijuana,” “pot,” or “weed.” All of these terms reference the same thing and are used interchangeably with the name “cannabis.”
Types of Cannabis
The cannabis plant contains over 400 different chemicals, but 2 that you have probably heard of are CBD and THC. Let’s take a closer look at what these chemical compounds are and how they are different.
CBD
Cannabidiol
This is one of the 400+ chemicals found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, CBD is NOT a psychoactive compound. Read more about CBD here.
THC
Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol
This is the naturally psychoactive or “mind-altering” chemical found in the cannabis plant.
Because Delta 9 THC is psychoactive, underage use can cause some serious and long-lasting harm to the developing brain.
Delta 9 cannabis products are federally illegal, but legal in some states (like Illinois) to those over the age of 21.
THC Variants
Delta 8 & Delta 10
Delta 8, Delta 10, and other cannabis variants are not typically psychoactive in nature because they come from the hemp variety.
While these products are federally legal, they are unregulated forms of “synthetic” cannabis products, known for their severe and dangerous side effects associated with the hazardous chemicals used to synthetically extract THC from hemp. Find out more about Delta 8 THC here.
How does cannabis (THC) impact youth?
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Medical Use
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, qualifying patients must be over the age of 18 years old and diagnosed with a debilitating condition, as defined in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, to be eligible for medical cannabis use in Illinois.
Recreational Use
Recreational use constitutes consumption of cannabis products by adults over the age of 21 regardless of having a medical condition or not.
While recreational use is federally prohibited due to its intoxicating effects, it is legal in certain states like Illinois.
Teen Use
When teens and adolescents consume cannabis, the effects are vastly different from the effects that adults experience. Consumption can result in long lasting adverse health effects and potentially dangerous side effects, especially when high potency products like edibles or vapes are consumed.
Adult Use
Adult medical and recreational use of cannabis products can still be variable. Cannabis interacts with the mind and body in a different way each time that it is consumed. Adult use, though legal in some states, can still have negative side effects and may be linked to long-term chronic health problems.
Why does PEER call it cannabis instead of marijuana?
The etymology of the term “marijuana” is quite complex. It’s history is largely intertwined with race and ethnicity, which promotes stigma about the cannabis plant and perpetuates harm in many Latinx communities.
Not only is this racially and ethnically charged term problematic, it’s also scientifically inaccurate. Both the CDC and the NIH have now adopted the term “cannabis” to transparently describe products that derive from the Cannabis sativa plant.
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