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Can cannabis make you more empathetic?

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2008) observed that oral THC administered to recreational cannabis users dose-dependently decreased signals in the amygdala, but not visual or motor cortices, in response to angry faces. Cannabis consumption can elicit immediate and long-term changes in brain activity such as altered emotional processing and changes in emotional behavior.

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How to lower your cannabis tolerance

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This system affects nearly all of the important body functions such as learning, memory, emotions, sleep, temperature, pain, sensation, muscle control, energy balance, mood, motivation/reward, stress, inflammation, immune responses, eating, and arousal. Drinking excess water.

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These 3 Stories Show How Cannabis Can be Bad for You Due to Unjust Laws

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After being released from jail, Peter recorded a video saying he had “lost a ton of weight, no shower, no food, nothing to drink since I got here, no sleep.” This was a very close call and is a testament to take precautions when it comes to cannabis consumption and traveling overseas to countries that are not cannabis-friendly.

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

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Trouble sleeping. 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. It can vary depending on all sorts of factors, including consumption method, body weight, general health, and metabolic rate. Depression.

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An Officer Forced into Retirement for Medical Cannabis Sues NYPD

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Robert started his career with the NYPD back in 2008. They quickly pulled out their pads, handing him prescriptions for hydrocodone, morphine, Percocet, tramadol, oxycontin, and a plethora of other sleeping and anxiety medications. Cascalenda is pursuing emotional distress, compensatory and punitive damages.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

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Most studies were published in the last five years, while the rest were published between 1994 and 2008. In a separate study , the same lead researcher also found that administering 20 mg/kg of CBD for 10 consecutive days resulted in significant reduction in cocaine consumption. mice/rats). Conclusion?

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

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Treating migraine pain is one of the instances where inhaled cannabis consumption, such as smoking or vaping , is important for the right effects and speed of delivery. The ECS touches on nearly every biological function you have, including sleep, pain, appetite, body temperature, immune function, memory, and hormone regulation.

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