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Tetrahydrocannabinol
The banned drug THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol. Under the NCAA, THC is one of the two drugs which are considered to be street drugs. The chemical compound of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive substance in Cannabis, a plant. It is one of the oldest hallucinogenic drugs. Tetrahydrocannabinol comes from the flowering tops and leaves of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The Cannabis plant can contain anywhere from below 8% to 25% depending on the plant. THC belongs to the drug family of cannabinoids. Other names for this drug family are Cannabinols, Cannabis, Marihuana, and Marijuana. This drug family is characterized by causing acute confusion state, dizziness, and a reduced level of consciousness. Its molecular formula is C21H30O2 and has a molecular weight of 314...