Uses Flashcards
What is the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis?
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
What is the non-psychoactive compound in cannabis that is known for its medicinal properties?
CBD (cannabidiol)
True or False: Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years.
True
What is the term for the process of separating the cannabinoids from the plant material in order to create medicinal products?
Extraction
What is the medical condition that cannabis is commonly used to alleviate symptoms of?
Chronic pain
What is the term for the specific variety of cannabis plant with unique characteristics?
Strain
What is the main difference between indica and sativa strains?
Indica is more relaxing, while sativa is more energizing
What is the term for the method of consuming cannabis by inhaling the smoke or vapor?
Smoking
What is the term for the products made from the resin of the cannabis plant?
Hashish
What is the term for the process of heating cannabis to activate its compounds without burning it?
Decarboxylation
What is the term for the chemical compounds found in cannabis that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system?
Cannabinoids
What is the term for the chemical compounds responsible for the aroma and flavor of cannabis?
Terpenes
True or False: THC is responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis.
True
What is the term for the process of breeding cannabis plants to enhance certain characteristics?
Hybridization
What is the term for the specific type of cannabis product that is applied directly to the skin?
Topical
What is the term for the method of consuming cannabis by ingesting it in food or drink?
Edibles
What is the term for the specific type of cannabis product that is placed under the tongue for absorption?
Sublingual
What is the term for the method of consuming cannabis by using a vaporizer?
Vaping
What is the term for the specific type of cannabis product that is inhaled through the lungs?
Inhalation
What is the term for the process of using cannabis to reduce or eliminate the use of pharmaceutical medications?
Cannabis substitution
What is the term for the process of using cannabis to counteract the negative effects of another substance?
Cannabis complementation
What is the term for the method of using cannabis to enhance the effects of another substance?
Cannabis augmentation
What is the term for the specific type of cannabis product that is inhaled through a device that heats the material?
Dabbing
What is the term for the process of using cannabis to reduce the harm caused by another substance?
Harm reduction
