skunk is a specific type of cannabis and is so - called because it has a very strong smell , but these days it has become the accepted term for weak copies of the drink . it is regarded as thicker because it contains much higher levels of the passive base in cannabis , tetrahydrocannabinol ( thc ) . it also includes much lower levels of cannabidiol ( cbd ) , what is an anti - psychotic substance that can moderate the effect of thc on the mental health of participants .
The "skunk" cannabis is used to treat mental health problems.