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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. 1 In the U.S.

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What is THC? Here’s everything you need to know

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There are a lot of different molecules in nature, and though cannabinoids are rather rare, they are extremely abundant in cannabis (hence the name). There are three main types of cannabis plants, all defined by their most abundant cannabinoids, and the most popular one is Type I, the THC dominant type. What is THC?

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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.