THC
Category: Scientific · Level: Beginner
El tetrahidrocannabinol (THC) es el cannabinoide psicoactivo principal en el cannabis, responsable del 'subidón' asociado con su uso.
El tetrahidrocannabinol (THC) es un fitocanabinoide y el principal constituyente psicoactivo del cannabis. Actúa como un agonista parcial en los receptores CB1 y CB2 del sistema endocannabinoide. El THC es responsable de la mayoría de los efectos psicológicos del cannabis, incluyendo la euforia, la percepción sensorial alterada y la relajación. En contextos médicos, se estudia por sus propiedades analgésicas, antieméticas y estimulantes del apetito. El THC está controlado bajo la Lista I de la Ley de Sustancias Controladas de EE. UU. y bajo tratados internacionales sobre drogas, aunque su estatus legal varía significativamente según la jurisdicción.
Also known as
Tetrahidrocannabinol, Delta-9-THC, Δ9-THC
Usage
- Medical
- Recreational
- Legal
Regulatory notes
THC is a Schedule I controlled substance under US federal law. Many states have enacted medical or adult-use programs permitting its regulated use. In the EU, THC content limits in hemp products are typically 0.2–0.3%.
Related terms
- Cannabinoid — Cannabinoids are chemical compounds that interact with the endocannabinoid system, found naturally in cannabis or produced synthetically.
- CBD — Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp, widely used in medical research and consumer wellness products.
- Endocannabinoid System — The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a cell-signaling network in the human body that regulates a broad range of physiological processes including mood, pain, appetite, and immune function.
- THCA — Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is the non-psychoactive acidic precursor to THC found in raw, unheated cannabis.