Definition:
Marijuana, a slang term for cannabis, is defined as the psychoactive dried resinous flower buds and leaves of the female hemp or cannabis plant. Marijuana contains high levels of THC and is smoked, vaped, or ingested to achieve affects. It is considered a depressant, which means in slows messages in the brain. It is a controlled substance and frequently abused, but it is also prescribed for medical use.
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