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THC in Urine is Associated with Lower Opioid Concentrations In Pain Patients, Finds Study

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For the study, researchers analyzed approximately 800,000 urine drug test results collected from pain management patients between the years 2016 and 2018. The study states that “For each of the eight opioids monitored, lower mean concentrations were observed when THC-COOH [the primary metabolite of THC] was also present in the sample.

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In his first article of the new year, Raphael Mechoulam and other Israeli scientists look at the “real life experiences of medical cannabis treatment in autism.” The improvements include decreased aggression and agitation, fewer seizures, and better sleep, appetite and ability to concentrate. Self medicating for endometriosis.

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Can cannabis help COVID ‘long haulers?’

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The five most common symptoms suffered by COVID long haughers were listed as: fatigue, headache, difficulty concentrating, hair loss, and difficulty breathing. of medical cannabis patients in 2016, making it “by far the most currently and historically prevalent patient-reported qualifying condition.”. episodes per month.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

Additionally, nausea is a common side effect of cancer treatments, migraines, pregnancy, and more. CB1 receptors are heavily concentrated in the brain, including areas of the brain that regulate the dorsal vagal complex, an area of the brain which is the center of the autonomic nervous system and responsible for controlling vomiting. "

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The Hemp Standard is 0.3% THC. That Should Be Changed.

Canna Law Blog

with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 3 percent concentration of delta-9 THC, which everyone agrees is a more forgiving standard. Cannabis had been subjected to different taxonomical treatments by Linnaeus in 1753 and Lamarck in 178. and any part of that plant. percent on a dry weight basis.”

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Australia: University of Sydney ” Very high doses of cannabis component CBD don’t affect driving”

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Peak concentrations of CBD in a person’s blood plasma are usually attained within three to four hours after taking it orally, although individual responses vary. They completed the task between 45-75 minutes after taking their assigned treatment, and then again at between 3.5 About the study.

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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

The Cannigma

In 2014 the state legalized recreational cannabis and as of 2021 has one of the highest concentrations of legal cannabis retail stores in the country, though the total number of medical cannabis patients (22,566) is relatively low compared to the state’s population. Spasms 4,937 21.9% PTSD 3,440 15.2% Nausea 2,358 10.4% Cancer 1,327 5.9%.