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Cannabinoids: THC

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The cannabis plant has been harvested and used by humans throughout history for a variety of purposes. It is because of its complexity, sophistication and cultivation that cannabis has survived for centuries. Cannabis contains chemical compounds that have varying pharmacological and medicinal properties. August 28–31, 1973.

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Medical vs Recreational Cannabis in Rhode Island

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Since 2006, Rhode Island medical patients with qualifying conditions have enjoyed medical cannabis. In Rhode Island, many consumers are curious about the difference between medical and recreational cannabis, and wonder if they should bother applying for a medical card. The difference lies in how the products are sold.

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A Patient’s Guide to CBD and Drug Interactions

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Drug interactions reported in the scientific literature most often occur at very high doses used in clinical trials of epilepsy and other conditions. Patients using warfarin need to have their blood INR level tested after adding THC-containing cannabis to their regimen. CBD and Glaucoma. Does CBD also help?

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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% But as mainstream as cannabis has become, there are still some things any senior should consider before deciding whether to get a medical marijuana card. These include: Tax benefits.

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A Patient’s Guide to CBD and Drug Interactions

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Drug interactions reported in the scientific literature most often occur at very high doses used in clinical trials of epilepsy and other conditions.[1]. Patients using warfarin need to have their blood INR level tested after adding THC-containing cannabis to their regimen. How Do CBD Drug Interactions Occur? CBD and Glaucoma.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Medical publications, are, in the main fairly positive toward cannabis. Published by The Journal of Cannabis Research. Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. At the same time, the outlook on cannabis research data is largely positive. Background.

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

Cannabis Law Report

of the global population uses cannabis annually, making it the most commonly used drug worldwide. It should be noted that cannabis and marijuana are not interchangeable terms. In this position paper, cannabis is an overarching term used to refer to the plant Cannabis sativa. Call to Action. Background. 1 In the U.S.