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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

So much attention is placed upon THC and CBD that sometimes the less abundant cannabinoids are forgotten about or not appreciated fully. Long before THC was discovered in the 1940s , CBN was first identified at the turn of the 20th century from a plant that was then known as Indian hemp. Converting THC to CBN happens through oxidation.

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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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Is weed legal in Sweden?

The Cannigma

Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. In 2019, the country’s Supreme Court ruled that CBD oil containing any THC is a narcotic preparation and falls under the country’s narcotic control laws.

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Best strains and terpenes for anxiety

The Cannigma

THC & anxiety. Part of this comes down to the dose of THC. THC has biphasic effects , which means different doses cause opposite reactions. At low doses, THC can help reduce anxiety, provide mood boosting effects, and calm an overactive mind, but at high doses, THC can make anxiety worse. CBD & anxiety.

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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. That being said, there are conclusions we can draw based on existing research.

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5 foods that can affect your high

The Cannigma

Chocolate has been known to produce bliss regardless of cannabis consumption, so you may just be ingesting two things that feel good. There are a number of views on mixing THC and alcohol, mainly that it will significantly augment the effects of both. Beer and other alcohols. Shutterstock).

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Best strains and terpenes for sleep

The Cannigma

There are three primary cannabis chemotypes : Type I: High THC Type II: Balanced THC: CBD Type III: High CBD. Which strain is best for you really depends more on what sleep issue you’re dealing with and how well you tolerate THC. When it comes to sleep, THC is the workhorse molecule in cannabis. THC and sleep.

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