
What Is THC? Complete Guide to Types, Effects, Products, Potency, Safety, and Legality
THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is the primary psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant. It produces the “high” associated with marijuana by binding to cannabinoid receptors in the brain and body. This guide covers THC science and pharmacology, cannabinoid types and comparisons, product formats and consumption methods, potency and label reading, safety and drug testing, and legality and compliance. THC works through the endocannabinoid system, binding to CB1 receptors in the central







