General Aspects
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a plant that has been known since ancient times. It grows in many parts of the world and produces a resin containing various compounds: cannabinoids, terpenoids, and flavonoids. Some cannabinoids are psychoactive, meaning they act on the brain and alter mood or consciousness.
Despite its proven therapeutic and medicinal purposes, most countries have not legalized it. Under federal law, the possession of cannabis outside of approved research settings is illegal in the United States and Puerto Rico. However, in a growing number of states and territories, including Puerto Rico, laws have been enacted to legalize medical marijuana at the state level.
In Puerto Rico, cannabis is a controlled substance that requires a special permit for use.
Do you want to know which chemical components of cannabis are responsible for the effects and sensations derived from its consumption? Here’s the explanation.
Cannabinoids: What Are They and How Do They Work?
The main chemical compound that predominates in the cannabis plant is tetrahydrocannabinol, delta-9-THC, or simply THC. However, the plant contains more than 400 different chemical compounds, including 66 cannabinoids other than THC, with some of the most representative being the following:
