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USA: Testing People for Marijuana Impairment Based on THC Levels is ‘Not Reliable,’ Federally Funded Study Finds

Cannabis Law Report

The amount of THC in a person’s system after consuming marijuana is not an accurate predictor of impairment, a federally funded study has determined. The research, backed by a grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), involved 20 people who either ate or vaporized cannabis with varying levels of THC. April 5, 2021.

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Mechoulam on the Future of Cannabinoid Research

Project CBD

The most memorable occasion was the 22nd annual meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) in Freiburg, Germany, in July 2012. And the following year Mechoulam coauthored a paper that elucidated the molecular structure of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). He named it “anandamide,” the bliss molecule.

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Gut Feeling

Project CBD

The concentration of cannabinoid receptors in the gut also helps to explain cannabis hyperemesis syndrome , in which an overabundance of exogenous cannabinoids, particularly THC, triggers debilitating nausea, vomiting, and pain that typically resolves when cannabis use stops.) Euphoria was by far the most common side effect reported.

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Three Delicious Raw Cannabis Smoothie Recipes

Project CBD

When decarboxylated at a particular temperature, these cannabinoid acids are converted into their neutral counterparts: THC, CBD, CBG, CBC, THCV, etc. CBG, CBD, Δ9-THC, CBN, CBGA, CBDA and Δ9-THCA as antioxidant agents and their intervention abilities in antioxidant action. 2012 Jul;72(1):135-43. 2012 Dec 31;10(2):316-23.

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Medical Marijuana Strains for Appetite Suppression

LifeCannMD

A high-CBD strain, unlike those varieties rich in THC, has shown promise in curbing hunger. Blood concentrations of insulin were also significantly influenced by cannabis administration. Additionally, a 2012 study using rats revealed that CBD actually reduced their appetites. Its’ THC content also ranges from around 15-25%.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

The best strains for creativity are Type II, with a balance of THC and CBD and a terpene profile that includes pinene, linalool, and beta-caryophyllene. On the other hand, a 2015 study found that large doses of THC can actually make you less creative. Type I – High THC. How cannabis can boost creativity.

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Featured Cannabis Brand: AZ Nectar Farms

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Just as every cannabis user is different, the unique characteristics of the company producing your flower or concentrates can drastically affect the quality of the cannabis and the experience you’ll have with the product. Concentrates, we’d like to showcase one of our favorites for this month’s brand feature: AZ Nectar Farms.

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