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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

So much attention is placed upon THC and CBD that sometimes the less abundant cannabinoids are forgotten about or not appreciated fully. Long before THC was discovered in the 1940s , CBN was first identified at the turn of the 20th century from a plant that was then known as Indian hemp. Converting THC to CBN happens through oxidation.

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USA: Testing People for Marijuana Impairment Based on THC Levels is ‘Not Reliable,’ Federally Funded Study Finds

Cannabis Law Report

The amount of THC in a person’s system after consuming marijuana is not an accurate predictor of impairment, a federally funded study has determined. The research, backed by a grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), involved 20 people who either ate or vaporized cannabis with varying levels of THC. April 5, 2021.

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Wake and bake: why it feels different and how to do it right

The Cannigma

If you wake and bake before work, for example, you may want to keep your dosage of THC low. You’ll also want to consider choosing type II (balanced CBD: THC) or type III (CBD-dominant) cannabis. These problems were evident, even after accounting for age, gender, and consumption quantity. Pros and cons of wake and bake.

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Is weed legal in Sweden?

The Cannigma

Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. In 2019, the country’s Supreme Court ruled that CBD oil containing any THC is a narcotic preparation and falls under the country’s narcotic control laws.

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Best strains and terpenes for anxiety

The Cannigma

THC & anxiety. Part of this comes down to the dose of THC. THC has biphasic effects , which means different doses cause opposite reactions. At low doses, THC can help reduce anxiety, provide mood boosting effects, and calm an overactive mind, but at high doses, THC can make anxiety worse. CBD & anxiety.

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Cannabis’ REM Sleep-Suppressing Properties Could Prove Useful in Banishing Nightmares

Veriheal

THC’s Connection to REM Sleep. THC plays the biggest role in forcibly stopping REM sleep. Since it reduces the length of time spent in REM sleep, dreaming is less likely to happen post-consumption. This fact is a stark contrast to what most people believe about THC, which sometimes causes paranoia in less tolerant consumers.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

The best strains for creativity are Type II, with a balance of THC and CBD and a terpene profile that includes pinene, linalool, and beta-caryophyllene. On the other hand, a 2015 study found that large doses of THC can actually make you less creative. That being said, there are conclusions we can draw based on existing research.

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