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Sub-Issue:: Marijuana and Its Byproducts Defined

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What is marijuana?
What chemicals are in marijuana and its byproducts?
What is THC (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol)?
What are the differences between Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa, and how do they vary in their potential medical utility?
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