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What’s the Deal With Synthetic Cannabinoids Like Spice and K2? Are They Safe?

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has reported that cases involving overdoses related to a substance called “K2”, sometimes referred to as “Spice”, has increased by as much as 130% from the 3,488 cases brought forward in 2018. Immediately, we can see that the composition of K2 is not the same as the botanical composition of cannabis. Elevated blood pressure.

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Intro to CBG

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The properties and effects of major cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are generally well known within the medical marijuana community, but they are far from the only components of the cannabis plant that hold potential health and therapeutic benefits. THE CBG/CB2 CONNECTION. The existence of CBG has been known since the 1960s. How to Try CBG.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

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Fortunately enough, a large body of evidence shows that cannabis may prove to be a good treatment option for lupus. It makes sense: The most common symptoms that patients with lupus have to deal with are inflammation and pain, and cannabis is known for being especially effective at fighting both. Is cannabis the next best thing?

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

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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.

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Report: “Key pharmacological differences between side effects of refined, pharmaceutical CBD formulations and whole plant extracts:”

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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. Introduction: Recently, a formulation of cannabidiol was approved by the United States FDA.