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Cannabinoids: THC

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In a 2012 article published in the Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology medical journal (published by the British Association for Psychopharmacology) titled “Cannabis, a complex plant: different compounds and different effects on individuals” the author Zerrin Atakan explores the complexity of the cannabis plant. Granddaddy Purple.

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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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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy at its Highest Since 2012

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Unfortunately, cannabis use during pregnancy in Canada has increased since 2012, according to Global News. in 2012 to 1.8% The report also hypothesizes that THC exposure in the uterus could lead to issues with brain development later in life, but there is not enough research to prove this – if such a link even exists.

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Does a high-quality Delta 8 THC Vape Pen stay in your system for a long time?

Cannabis Law Report

What is delta 8 THC? Delta 8 THC is a cannabinoid that occurs naturally in the cannabis plant. Delta 8 THC is much less common than its more well-known cousin, delta 9 THC. Most cannabis strains contain only trace amounts of delta 8 THC. What are the effects of delta 8 THC?

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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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Answer of the Day for May 10, 2023

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The endocannabinoid system is an ENDOgenous system whose components interact with or resemble delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a CANNABINOID derived from the cannabis plant. Therapeutic advances in psychopharmacology 2012; 2(6): 241-54. [link] See the Answer