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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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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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Arizona Supreme Court concentrates ruling is in. 7-0 In favour of patients

Cannabis Law Report

The positive ruling for the medical marijuana industry means no change — vape-pen cartridges, concentrates like shatter and wax, infused food and drinks, patches, tinctures, and topicals will not be banned, as had been feared. tons of products containing concentrates, like vape cartridges. Patients bought 2.5

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Colorado may see its biggest overhaul of marijuana laws since recreational legalization – Cannabis Business Executive

SpeedWeed

As recently as 2014, the vast majority of medical and recreational cannabis sold in Colorado was flower and only 11% was the high-potency concentrates consumed through dab rigs or vape pens. By 2019, concentrates took up a third of the market and flower was below 50%.

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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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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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Wake and bake: why it feels different and how to do it right

The Cannigma

A similar 2015 study of 2-AG , the second major endocannabinoid, reported the lowest concentrations during midsleep, followed by a rapid rise in the morning and a peak in the early to midafternoon. If you wake and bake before work, for example, you may want to keep your dosage of THC low.

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