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When adult-use eclipses medical: How recreational cannabis legalization has undermined patient care

The Cannigma

The cannabis movement began with a mission rooted in compassion—dedicated to providing relief for patients suffering from severe conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsy, and chronic pain. Dispensaries now prioritize high-THC offerings such as flowers, edibles, concentrates, and vapes to cater to recreational users.

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Studying while high: is it a good idea?

The Cannigma

The science on the topic paints a similarly conflicted picture: Some studies suggest that cannabis, particularly THC, can negatively impact focus. THC produced significant impairment in attention and concentration 30 minutes after being used by occasional cannabis users. For example, one 2009 study found that cannabis with only 2.5%

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Usually, the diagnosis involves excluding conditions like parasitic infections, lactose intolerance tests and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth which all produce symptoms like IBS. Constant gut symptoms often lead to the development of other conditions like anxiety , depression , migraines , sleeping problems and fatigue.

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

The Cannigma

Still, officially the market is only 18 years old, as the country joined the EU in 2004, and thus fell into compliance with EU hemp regulations. No special conditions (for patients) or special licenses (for doctors) are needed. THC) is widely cultivated and growers with less than 0.1 Possible penalties. CBD regulations.

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Three Delicious Raw Cannabis Smoothie Recipes

Project CBD

When decarboxylated at a particular temperature, these cannabinoid acids are converted into their neutral counterparts: THC, CBD, CBG, CBC, THCV, etc. Many so-called folk remedies involve the use of raw cannabis leaves to treat various conditions. and the ‘A’ vanishes). Jump to raw cannabis smoothie recipes. Callaway, J.

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Is weed legal in Greece?

The Cannigma

tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which was followed in 2021 by the approval of a bill to legalize the cultivation and sale of medical marijuana with more than 0.2% A survey carried out in 2004 found that 8.6% Other conditions in which Greek patients can seek approval for medical cannabis include HIV/AIDS and epilepsy.

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High Potency Cannabis Strikes Again as Heavy Users Experience Scromiting

Veriheal

Research has already suggested a link between high potency cannabis and increased anxiety , the opposite of what many hope to gain from its consumption, as well as being linked to increased risk of psychosis for those with certain conditions. NBC reports that the condition is officially known as cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS).