New to Marijuana? Here’s What You Need to Know

Marijuana, also known as kush or weed, refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, or seeds of the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. This plant contains the chemical THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, a mind-altering chemical, which when used passes through the brain and over activates specific brain cell receptors that react to natural THC-like chemicals. … Continue reading →