The anaphylactic reactions seen occasionally when marijuana is abused
A)might be induced by adulterants mixed with illicitly sold marijuana when it is smoked.
B)are a known reaction to the THC in marijuana.
C)tend to be less intense when marijuana is ingested orally than when it is smoked.
D)are most commonly seen in first-time or inexperienced users.

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Anaphylactic reactions associated with marijuana abuse are often due to adulterants or contaminants mixed with the marijuana, rather than the marijuana itself or its active component, THC. These reactions are more likely related to substances the marijuana is cut with or contaminated by during its illicit sale and distribution.

The Anaphylactic Reactions Seen Occasionally When Marijuana Is Abused