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Cannabinoids: THC

FloridaMarijuana.net

The cannabis plant has been harvested and used by humans throughout history for a variety of purposes. A 2006 edition of Current Pharmacology published an article titled: “Role of the Cannabinoid System in Pain Control and Therapeutic Implications for the Management of Acute and Chronic Pain Episodes”. he continued.

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Marijuana and Schizophrenia: Triggering or Treating?

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Cannabis, or more precisely large quantities of THC, are known to trigger short-term anxiety and paranoia in some users, so it’s often suggested that people struggling with mental health issues should completely stay away from weed. Some doctors believe that exposing the developing brain to THC increases the risk of schizophrenia.

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Shrooms vs weed: the difference between magic mushrooms and cannabis

The Cannigma

Those with a family history or personal diagnosis of psychosis are particularly at risk for this effect. It is also sometimes experienced when cannabis is isolated to its most common psychoactive chemical, THC, or when ingested as an edible in high doses. Combining shrooms and weed.

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Minority owned cannabis company, TheraTrue Inc., announces new CEO Victor Mancebo, $50 million in funding, and applies in Georgia and Virginia

SpeedWeed

As the company’s founder, I am keenly aware of the history of cannabis and how it has disproportionately impacted black Americans. Georgia made the production of medical grade pharmaceutical medication containing low levels of THC to treat specific medical conditions for patients registered with the state’s Low THC Registry legal in 2019.

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Really It’s 2021 – Why Is A Strain Still Called Jack The Ripper? Celebrating Violence Against Women.

Cannabis Law Report

it was named one of the top 10 strains of 2006 by High Times magazine. with impressive photography collections and history of his cannabis strains; and since 8 years ago we can follow him and his Weed Nerds in a youtube channel. As the article says. It is now 21 years later. Ball passed away in 2020. Unique Strains.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

Brief history of ALS. The first study I will reference is from 2006, conducted on mice. This is how the psychoactive intoxication with THC affects our brain, and this same pathway is activated for the many other medical benefits cannabis has to offer.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

NORML

This is the eighth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. 03 percent THC) may in fact provide a financial lifeline to a lot of remaining family farmers. On another occasion in 2006, Willie’s bus was stopped at an agricultural checkpoint in Louisiana while driving from one concert to another.

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