What Is THC?

Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the main component in cannabis that produces a high or a sensation similar to one. Discover the effects of THC, product selection, possible side effects, and more.

The cannabis plant contains over 100 naturally occurring substances called cannabinoids. The main ingredient that gives cannabis users their euphoric and unusual effects is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. To learn more about THC’s physiological effects, possible side effects, how to choose products based on strength, and how it compares to CBD, keep reading.

How THC works
THC interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) to produce its cannabinoid effects. According to research, this system may help control how your immune system reacts, protect your nervous system, maintain homeostatic balance—the state of optimum health, function, and stability—and control how quickly you recover from stress.

The ECS’s two primary parts are:
1. Endocannabinoids are naturally occurring cannabinoids that are produced by your body.
2. Nearly every part of your brain and central nervous system has cannabinoid receptors. Other parts of your body, including your defense system, also contain them.

Cannabis receptors are like locks and keys, and your body’s own endocannabinoids help send messages from one cell to another. THC works similarly to other cannabinoids by attaching to receptors and temporarily replacing your body’s natural endocannabinoids, albeit having different effects.

Possible THC effects

Cannabis products that contain THC affect the body and mind in a number of ways, both immediately and over time. There is always a chance of negative effects, especially if you have taken too much.

Cannabis overuse, often known as “greening out” or cannabis poisoning, has not been linked to any deaths. Get help right away, however, if you think you’ve had too much, especially if you’re having seizures, panic attacks, chest pain, or a loss of reality.

Frequent cannabis usage may also raise your chance of developing long-term effects and illnesses such schizophrenia, psychosis, cannabis use disorder, and issues with focus, memory, and attention.

Among the short-term consequences of cannabis use are the following: feelings of euphoria, relaxation, and serenity; weariness and sluggishness; warped perception of time; poor memory, concentration, and focus; panic and anxiety; delusions, dissociation, and paranoia; slowed responses and impaired coordination; chest discomfort and a rapid, slow, or pounding pulse; seizures


Information on each person and THC
Each person experiences THC differently, depending on the amount, route of ingestion, and strength. Other personal traits including your age, gender, weight, medical history, and any present mental health conditions may also have an effect on your experience.

• genetic makeup;
• cannabis usage history and frequency;
• mental state and disposition;
• current and metabolic dietary intake

The amount and method of THC consumption may also affect how long it stays active in your body. THC may stay in your body for at least seven days and its effects may not go away for up to 24 hours.

Knowing how much THC there is
The percentage or strength of a cannabis product indicates the amount of THC it contains. Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), an inefficient form of THC, is present in fresh cannabis. When the acid molecule in cannabis, the “A” in THCA, is decarboxylated, THC is created. Cannabis may be dried, cured, or burned very hot to achieve this.

The amount of THC in each cannabis product sold on OCS.ca and in Authorized Cannabis Stores will be indicated on the label. It may be listed in at least two ways:

1. “THC,” which shows the amount bought at the moment of sale
2. The quantity of THC it contains when cooked, or “Total THC,”

The amount of THC in a product is usually expressed in grams, units, or milligrams per box.

Types of THC products
The level of THC in various cannabis products varies. The way you use cannabis may also affect how it affects you, especially how long the effects last.
This section includes information about certain legal THC products, their possible potencies, and use guidelines.

1. A dried-out blossom
The dried part of the cannabis plant is sold to consumers as free buds or pre-rolls.
either a prepared or already-rolled joint, or by vaporizing it using a bong or a dried flower vape.
Very weak (less than 20%) to very weak (0 to 1.99%) is the range of THC values.

2. Cannabis-containing foods and drinks, such as soft chews, sodas, and candies
Consuming (eating or drinking) Each box contains ten milligrams of THC.

3. The Unites
Cannabis flower is processed into a variety of products, including kief and sift, hash, shatter, wax, resin, rosin, and distillate. These products might be solid or liquid.
Taking hits using a dab rig, vaporizer, vape pen, pipe, or other gadget
Each package contains up to 1,000 milligrams of THC.

4. Obtained from products like as lozenges, sublingual strips, oils, and pills that contain pure cannabis and dissolve in the mouth.
Each box may contain up to 1,000 milligrams of THC, which is absorbed via the oral mucosa.

5. Topics Topical (absorbed via the skin, hair, or nails) products containing cannabis, such creams and lotions,
Packages with up to 1,000 mg of THC don’t have particularly potent effects.


Choosing cannabis products based on their THC concentration
When buying THC products, the following strength characteristics should be taken into account:

• Different batches of the same substance may have different effects;
• Some people feel that little dosages of THC are pleasant and safe, while others find that large quantities are unpleasant and even lethal.
• Pay close attention to the labels to determine the cannabis’s true THC concentration.
• Choose cannabis products with little to no THC or with a THC to CBD ratio of at least 1:1.
• Start with little amounts of cannabis and give yourself some time to feel its effects before increasing your intake.
  
  

What makes THC distinct from CBD?
The chemicals THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) affect the body and mind when they are smoked or ingested. How to do it:

• THC substitutes the endocannabinoids that CBD encourages our systems to produce;
• Although both may have a pleasurable feeling, THC often does.
• Some studies indicate that when THC and CBD are present in at least equivalent amounts (or when CBD is present in larger proportions than THC), some of the potent effects of THC seem to be lessened.

Understanding the difference between THC and CBD may help you choose the best cannabis products.

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