Few psychoactive substances have been surrounded by such a mixture of science, medicine, politics and mythology as THC. For some people, THC is simply the compound that produces the familiar cannabis "high". For others, it is part of a plant that has been used medicinally for centuries. It can make people relaxed, alter perception, increase appetite and change the way pain is experienced. It can also impair memory and coordination, and some people experience anxiety or paranoia. Both sides of that picture are real. The interesting question isn't whether THC is "good" or "bad". It is why the same chemical can produce such different effects in different people — and what the evidence actually tells us about its benefits and risks. What exactly is THC? THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol, with delta-9-THC being the principal intoxicating cannabinoid in cannabis. Cannabis contains many cannabinoids, including CBD, but THC is primarily responsible for the p...
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