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The ‘Father of Cannabis Research’ Leaves a Lasting Legacy Aged 97

Veriheal

Among his many contributions was the first ever isolation of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — cannabis’ primary psychoactive cannabinoid. During the 90s he also discovered the endogenous counterparts of THC: anandamide in 1992 and 2-arachidonoylglycerol in 1995.

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

Cannabis Law Report

However, there are indications from studies done with cannabidiol-rich cannabis extracts in Israel that indicate that less side effects (46%) are achieved with a natural cannabis plant extract containing a 20:1 ratio of CBD to THC. An Israeli study of cannabis versus epilepsy, however, used natural extracts with a ratio of 20:1 CBD:THC.

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Mondaq-Dentons(UK)European Union: Will Medical Cannabis Soon Be Part Of The European Single Market?

Cannabis Law Report

Medical cannabis is cannabis grown for medical purposes, whereas EU-approved medicinal products encompass certain medicines derived from cannabis and containing an amount of the active ingredients of cannabis, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD).

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

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The CBD cannabinoid is proven to be an exceptional seizure-controlling agent for epilepsy patients, and also shows great promise for treating Parkinson’s , Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis. Marijuana and Epilepsy: Here’s How Cannabis Stops Seizures (12 Studies). Exploring the available research on ALS and cannabinoids.

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What Does Cannabis Legalization Look Like in the UK?

Veriheal

In 2004, cannabis was reclassified as a class C drug but was reinstated to Class B in 2008 following Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s decision to go against the advice offered up by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. . As you can see, cannabis is classified as a class B drug alongside the likes of ketamine and amphetamines.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. The recreational use of cannabis is well known and attributed to its power as a psychotropic plant, specifically due to the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).