THCA, located in raw cannabis, is non-intoxicating. It's the chemical precursor to THC, the high-inducing compound. Heating cannabis activates a process called decarboxylation, which converts THCA into THC, unlocking its psychoactive consequences. https://lukaslyku65208.webbuzzfeed.com/35665876/what-is-thca-the-non-intoxicating-cannabis-compound-described