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How to lower your cannabis tolerance

The Cannigma

The brain is heavily saturated with CB1 receptors, which are responsible for numerous important functions like memory and reward, as well as the intoxicating effects of THC. With less receptor activity, it takes an increasing amount of THC to achieve the same results. src="[link] frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="">.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

cannabis arrest data since 2008. “The damage that is done when a person is arrested is significant, and it’s people of color who are disproportionately impacted, despite the fact that cannabis consumption is the same across races. Constant THC testing sending people into an endless cycle of probation violations.

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Can cannabis make you more empathetic?

The Cannigma

Administration of THC decreases amygdala reactivity to social signals of threat. 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. For example, Phan et al.

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Zurich Is Launching a Trial Run for Recreational Cannabis

Veriheal

The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) explained that two-thirds of the people who were surveyed want the minimum legal age for cannabis consumption to be 18 years of age, with 70% of the participants stating that it is important to “reform the cannabis law in Switzerland.” The Swiss Support. The Dedicated Swiss Cannabis Market.

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Higher dose cannabis edibles could actually protect kids

SpeedWeed

After looking more closely at the candy packaging, the parents were horrified to discover the candy was THC-infused “Stoner Patch Kids,” unregulated cannabis-infused edibles that come in familiar packaging that looks a lot like Sour Patch Kids. 10mg THC limits keep more consumers OUT of the market than bring them IN. Victoria Police).

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

TheAnswerPage

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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Could A New Constitution Mean Recreational Cannabis in Chile?

Cannabis Law Report

The new cannabis boom has opened the door to tons of other cannabis compounds like CBN, THCA, and delta-8 THC, a half-brother to delta-9 with similar benefits, but which causes less anxiety and couch locking. In 2008, the laws were made more harsh because of illicit cannabis flowing into the country.