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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

In one study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina, patients with chronic back pain were given either 400 mg of THC or a placebo before bedtime every night for eight weeks (the other group received no treatment).

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What Are CBD Products Mainly Used For And How They’re Helpful

Cannabis Law Report

Even though CBD comes from the same plant as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it is not a psychoactive compound so therefore it will not create a sensation of feeling ‘high’. High blood pressure can put extra strain on the heart and can be caused by: A diet that is too high in cholesterol, fat, salt, or sugar.

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Can You Use Delta-8 THC For Pain?

Cannabis Law Report

While there are many medicines and tablets available on the market for pain relief, one popular one rising in the market nowadays is the delta-8 THC. Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol or Delta 8 THC is a psychotropic cannabinoid derived from cannabis or hemp plants. . Nowadays, there are many ways in which you can take Delta-8 THC.

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How Stress Impacts Your Body

United Patients Group

Likewise, blood pressure—the force of blood against artery walls—is also likely to rise during times of high stress. Stress can cause a hormone imbalance, leading to a variety of health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid disorder. Stress can cause muscle pain and tension headaches.

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

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Cannabis companies that hire drivers to work for them—such as delivery services and goods transporters—are being advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish certain policies that can mitigate the risk of impaired driving, all the while ensuring that companies remain in alignment with state legalization laws.

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

Cannabis Law Report

About 110 million baht seized from the offenders under the anti-money laundering law will also have to be returned to its owners after June 9th. Although cannabis and hemp have been removed from the Category 5 drug list, except for the parts which contain THC in excess of 0.2% Source: [link].

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What is Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome?

United Patients Group

It’s more likely to occur in people who use high doses of cannabis, most often reported with THC. If you’re experiencing symptoms of CHS, the first step toward treatment is to stop using marijuana altogether–even if it’s low-THC or hemp-derived (which won’t get you high).