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Cannabinoids for Tinnitus?

Project CBD

Risk factors span a wide range of physical and psychological conditions including concussion, smoking, certain medications, ear infection, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and, most commonly, age-related hearing loss. And it’s not just ringing.

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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

The Cannigma

The percentage of Americans over 65 who had reported using cannabis in the past year had increased tenfold between 2006 to 2018, from 0.4% Another highly common reason people use medical cannabis is as a sleep aid , even though certain cannabinoids including THC can inhibit REM sleep and cause you to dream less.

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THC & CBD-Rich Cannabis for Fibromyalgia

Project CBD

Researchers have been investigating the use of cannabis to treat fibromyalgia’s constellation of symptoms for decades, with early clinical trials in the 2000s 1-4 suggesting a possible benefit of both pure THC and flower in managing the disease. 22,7 (2006): 1269-76. © Copyright, Project CBD. May not be reprinted without permission.

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Cannabis & THC: Understanding the Effects & Liability

Cannabis Law Report

Knowledge regarding the main psychoactive component of cannabis (tetrahydrocannabinol or THC) is essential to understanding these issues, especially those regarding intoxication and/or biological detection. Therefore, failing a THC drug test (i.e., The Human Response – Following THC Exposure. Physical effects.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

5 The cannabinoid commonly known for its psychoactive properties is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is considered industrial hemp, and can be used for industrial agriculture cultivation. THC, while the marijuana variety contains 5-20% THC. THC, while the marijuana variety contains 5-20% THC.

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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. 1) Another is that the Israelis and others used whole plant extract with a small amount of THC in a 20:1 ratio.