Tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta 9) is one of over 120 active compounds found in the cannabis plant, scientifically known as Cannabis sativa. While CBD, CBG, and CBN are non-psychoactive, THC is the compound responsible for the psychoactive effects and euphoria, which can lead to addiction over time. This is one of the reasons why THC is illegal in many parts of the world. In practice, this means you can’t legally grow, use, sell, or buy it. If you do, especially as a dealer, you could face serious penalties.
THC is Weed and Marijuana
When people talk about THC, they’re usually referring to marijuana or weed. In every case, they are talking about the same thing—a psychoactive substance called Tetrahydrocannabinol. Many people around the world use it daily, mainly for relaxation or to feel better mentally. Over time, the psychoactive effects of marijuana can weaken, while the euphoria it brings becomes more intense, which is why weed is so popular. However, this is also when addiction can hit the hardest, causing chronic users to feel anxious or nervous without it. There are definitely some downsides to consider with THC use.
What Are the Effects of THC?
The effects of THC are pretty straightforward—it’s both psychoactive and euphoric. Whether you’re new to weed or a seasoned user makes a difference. If you’re new, you’ll mostly feel the psychoactive effects, but if you’re a regular user, you’ll likely experience more of the euphoric effects. This is because long-term marijuana use can cause changes in the body’s endocannabinoid system, which greatly impacts a user’s personality traits. Their behavior, moods, tastes, and even opinions can change. In short, it can lead to dependency.
THC Products
THC products (Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta 10, and others) are illegal in most parts of the world. The reason is simple—THC is a psychoactive and addictive substance. These products are only available on the black market, which comes with its own set of risks. Dealers, in particular, face stricter penalties while casual users caught with small amounts of weed risk fines or probation.
THC Weed
THC weed refers to cannabis flowers or buds that produce psychoactive and euphoric effects, which is why they’re not legally sold. You can only get marijuana on the black market, where you have no guarantees and could easily get scammed. And just like using weed, buying it carries significant risks, including potential jail time.
THC in Slovakia
THC legalization in Slovakia isn’t likely to happen anytime soon. Slovakia is one of the most conservative countries in Europe when it comes to cannabis. Just consider how long it took to legalize CBD, which is non-psychoactive and harmless—it took years. So, when it comes to marijuana, we’ll probably be waiting a bit longer. It’s not impossible, but it’s definitely not around the corner. That said, things can change quickly. After the recent decision to reduce penalties for marijuana possession, the chances for further progress are a little better than before.
Slovakia has recently started making a clearer distinction between marijuana users and dealers. In practice, this means that if someone is caught with a small amount of weed—say, half a gram—and doesn’t have a history of trouble with the law, they might just face a fine or probation. The severity of the punishment will depend on how much they have. However, for dealers making significant money from illegal sales, the consequences are more serious, possibly leading to a longer time behind bars. In countries where weed is now legal, this kind of shift was often the first step toward decriminalization, which eventually led to full legalization.
