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ICRS 2023: Report from Toronto

Project CBD

They found that cannabidiol helped restore blood pressure dynamics and improve cardiac function in patients who consumed doses as low as 50 mg/day or as high as 400 mg/day. The researchers concluded that “chronic oral consumption of sufficient concentrations of THC, but not CBD, ameliorates diet-induced obesity and.

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Thailand: 4,000 prisoners on cannabis abuse convictions to be freed after June 9th

Cannabis Law Report

Short-term effects may include confusion, sleepiness, impaired ability to concentrate, anxiety, fear or panic, increased heart rate or decreased blood pressure, paranoia, hallucinations and long-term effects, such as addiction and risks to lung health among others. It can be addictive and may be harmful to some people’s health.

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Is cannabis a blood thinner?

The Cannigma

In general patients taking anticoagulants often have cardiovascular issues, which can be problematic with cannabis use as THC is known to cause changes in heart rate and blood pressure. So it follows that THC should likely be avoided if a patient is taking blood thinners. CBD and Blood Thinners.

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CDC Dishes Out Workplace Cannabis Policy Advice to Companies That Hire Drivers

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All of the research that currently exists regarding the connection between driving performance and THC concentrations in blood/saliva was recently analyzed by researchers at the University of Sydney’s Lambert Initiative.

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What is greening out? What you need to know about consuming too much cannabis

The Cannigma

dizziness/ lightheadedness lack of focus or drowsiness nausea or vomiting anxiety/ unease/ paranoia increased heart rate low blood pressure mild hallucinations heavy limbs or lack of mobility chills or cold sweats loss of balance dry mouth (also called cottonmouth). Your symptoms may include: . Why do you green out?

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

Cannabis Law Report

In NSW, for example, it is legal provided a driver is not ‘impaired’ due to fatigue and/or lowered blood pressure. 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.

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Cannabinoids for Tinnitus?

Project CBD

Risk factors span a wide range of physical and psychological conditions including concussion, smoking, certain medications, ear infection, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and, most commonly, age-related hearing loss. And it’s not just ringing.