Of course , for many people , getting `` altered '' is the whole point . The chemical compound in question is tetrahydracannabinol , or THC . Average THC use has soared from less than 1 % to nearly 13 % . Some people are concerned about the long - term impact , including children .
The chemical compound in question is tetrahydracannabinol , or THC . Average THC use has soared from less than 1 % to nearly 13 % . Some people are concerned about the long - term impact , including children .