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Pot is a slang word for cannabis, which is a plant that can make people feel different. It has two parts called THC and CBD. THC makes people feel high, while CBD does not. People can smoke pot or eat it in food. It is the most popular drug in the United States, but it is not legal everywhere. Some people use pot to help with pain, anxiety, and sleep problems, but more research is needed to know if it really works.
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Pot is a slang term for cannabis, which is a drug that can make you feel different. It has different names like marijuana, weed, dope, grass, and hash. Pot has two main parts called Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD). THC is what makes you feel different, while CBD does not. You can use pot by breathing it in from a pipe, bong, vaporizer, or other tool. You can also eat things that have THC or CBD in them. Pot is the most used drug in the United States. The rules about pot are different in different states. Some states say it is okay to use pot with THC, but it is not okay under the law of the whole country. CBD is mostly okay to use in all 50 states. Pot is sometimes used to help with medical problems like pain, anxiety, and sleep problems. But, we need more research to know if it really helps.
Example 1: John smokes pot with his friends on the weekends.
Example 2: Sarah eats a cookie that has pot in it to help her sleep.
These examples show how pot can be used in different ways. John smokes it, while Sarah eats it. Both ways can make you feel different. John uses it for fun, while Sarah uses it to help her sleep.