Chapter 1 Course Introduction
Chapter 2 Cannabis 101
Chapter 4 Synthetic Marijuana
Chapter 6 Maintaining Safety and Compliance
Chapter 7 The Science of How a Plant Interacts Chemically with our Brain
Chapter 8 The Impact of Cannabis on Mental Health
Key Terms Chapter 2
- Cannabis: The plant species from which marijuana and hemp are derived.
- Cannabinoids: Chemical compounds found in cannabis, including THC and CBD.
- THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): The psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for the “high” associated with marijuana use.
- CBD (Cannabidiol): A non-psychoactive compound in cannabis with potential therapeutic benefits.
- Regulation: Laws governing the production, sale, and use of cannabis.
- Recreational Marijuana: Cannabis used for non-medical purposes.
- Schedule I Drug: A classification under the Controlled Substances Act for drugs with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use (federal classification of marijuana).
- Hemp: Bred for low THC content, hemp has numerous industrial applications, including production for textiles and ropes, seed-based food and oil products.