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How to lower your cannabis tolerance

The Cannigma

According to the American Psychiatric Association , tolerance is defined as “a condition, resulting from persistent use of a drug, characterized by a markedly diminished effect with regular use of the same dose of the drug or by a need to increase the dose markedly over time to achieve the same desired effect.” Tolerance vs. dependence.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

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A new review published by scientific journal, Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior , has found that marijuana cannabinoid, CBD, is a “promising” therapy for treating cocaine dependence. Exploring alternative therapies, researchers turned their attention to marijuana cannabinoid, cannabidiol – more commonly referred to as CBD.

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Doctor Block…….”A Physician Botanist’s Insight to Cannabis species: The Naming of Plants and Products”

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Hemp is a Cannabis crop typically grown for seed and fiber production that more recently has been incorporated into the industrial manufacture of several derived products, including biodegradable plastics, biofuel, clothing, textiles, insulation, paper, food, and food for animal consumption. Subspecies and Cultivars. Chemical Classifications.

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What is the Best CBD Oil for Pain? [300mg, 600mg, 1000mg…]

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Since CBD is safe, sufferers of conditions like chronic pain are turning to it to find out if it truly works. For more proof, check out this 2008 study by Ethan Russo, which shows that cannabinoids may help to alleviate pain that is otherwise difficult to treat. After all, there’s no harm in giving it a shot?

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What Does Cannabis Legalization Look Like in the UK?

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Amphetamines, barbiturates, cannabis, codeine, ketamine, methylphenidate (Ritalin), synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic cathinones (for example mephedrone, methoxetamine). Despite that, the following punishments have been handed out for cannabis-related consumption or possession. The 5 Most Ridiculous Punishments for Cannabis.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

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CBD is a cannabinoid present in cannabis plants with a very similar molecular structure to THC but without any kind of psychoactive effect. It has been demonstrated that CBD has low affinity with the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors , but it does act on other receptors of the human body like GPR55 or 5-HT1A. What is CBD?

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

Migraines are a peculiarly painful condition. Scientists still don’t understand exactly why migraines happen, nor how to cure the condition – but perhaps cannabis can help. A primary headache, such as a migraine, is its own condition, and not caused by a separate condition.

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