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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

NORML

– As advised by the American Automobile Association (AAA), we urgently need more research , and we shouldn’t put arbitrary “per se” driving limits for the presence of THC, as they improperly classify motorists who are not behaviorally impaired. . 1 year prior to legalization. Sales began January 1.

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How Medical Marijuana Helps Floridians With Qualifying Conditions

LifeCannMD

THC lowers the Intraocular pressure (IOP) of marijuana smokers. Smoked herbs as well as pure THC administered via intravenous or oral routes reduce the IOP. Florida Glaucoma Patients : We recommend cannabis to glaucoma patients which reduces intraocular pressure almost instantly.

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What Is Nanoemulsion and What Does It Mean for Cannabis Beverages?

The Cannigma

Cannabis drinkables offer the promise of a better THC experience — the perfect happy hour libation with friends or colleagues — without any smoking or vaping needed and no hangover the next day. Because it is not water soluble, THC won’t seamlessly blend into most beverages. There is not extensive safety data available, however.

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Most Interesting Scientific Reports On Cannabis

Marijuanally

A cross-sectional analysis of data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ( NHANES ) between 2005 and 2010 shows that present or previous marijuana users were less likely to experience type 2 diabetes compared to non-marijuana users. Medical Marijuana versus diabetes.

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How Good Is Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

Greencamp

In 2005, a group of researchers was looking into the effectiveness and long-term safety of tetrahydrocannabinol for MS. During a 15-week period, 630 patients with a stable form of MS were given THC or placebo. In a 2010 study, MS patients were given Sativex (whole-plant formulation with 1:1 THC to CBD ratio), and placebo for 10 weeks.

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Study: Recent Cannabis Consumption is Connected to Fluctuations in Sleep Duration

Veriheal

The report titled “ Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Sleep: a Review of the Literature ,” also revealed that delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may reduce sleep latency. Each respondent’s feedback was delivered as part of the biennial National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) covering the years 2005 to 2018. .

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Most Interesting Scientific Reports On Cannabis

Marijuanally

A cross-sectional analysis of data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ( NHANES ) between 2005 and 2010 shows that present or previous marijuana users were less likely to experience type 2 diabetes compared to non-marijuana users. Medical Marijuana versus diabetes.

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