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What is Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome?

United Patients Group

of cannabis users but has only been described in peer-reviewed journals since 2004, when it was first reported by Australian physicians who were treating a woman with nausea and vomiting that occurred every time she smoked marijuana—but not when she ingested the plant in other ways or took other drugs together with cannabis!

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Regular Marijuana Use Associated With Reduced BMI, Says Study

The Joint Blog

Pre-clinical studies indicate increased food intake and weight gain as cannabinoid effects. Participants (aged 18+) completed computer-assisted personal interviews on cannabis use, body weight and height at Waves 1 (W1, 2001–02) and 2 (W2, 2004–05). Confirmatory studies with rigorous cannabis and BMI assays will be needed.”

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

Cannabis Law Report

International Cannabinoid Cancer Research Institute (Draft 5). This paper seeks to answer why refined cannabinoids have more side effects than the natural cannabis product, as well as the possible etiology of said adverse reactions. Also discussed are other attempts at affecting the cannabinoid system from a singular standpoint.