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Produced from the weedlike plant: Cannabis Sativa (Hemp). Psychoactive agent = ∆9 Tetrahydocannabinol (THC) Found in all parts of the plant, but concentrated in the sticky resin secreted the flowing tops of ♀ plants. Dried and crumbled leaves, small stems, flowing tops of the plant - Usually smoked in joints, pipes, bongs, other contraptions - THC content varies… sinsemilla: pollination prevented (↑ potency). Fibre evidence suggests use of hemp at least 8000 B.C.

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Nicotine and Caffeine. Marijuana. Hallucinogens. Inhalants ... You will be assessed on the content of the text book plus extra material ...