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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

In time, Western civilization caught on, and consumption expanded around the globe. Responsible consumption is key, and in the case of psychedelics – where you could potentially become detached from reality – it’s important to be in a safe space, preferably around people you’re comfortable with. Classical psychedelics .

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THC Basics: An Introduction For Patients

Canna Care Docs

An Introductory Lesson on THC Basics For Medical Cannabis Patients. But one of the most famous and most widely known phrases associated with the plant will always be THC, or more appropriately, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. THC Basics: Perceptions in Today’s Society.

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Using Cannabis to Treat Glaucoma

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Risk factors for glaucoma include age, family history, and certain medical conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. THC : This compound has also demonstrated the ability to lower intraocular pressure, offering another avenue for exploring cannabis-based treatments for glaucoma. Affect Its Effectiveness in Treating Glaucoma?

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. In 2019, Japan approved clinical trials for Epidiolox — a cannabis derived medicine used to treat severe forms of childhood epilepsy such as Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes.

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6 Myths About CBD Products You Should Debunk

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana has a long history, including good and bad days. Once taking the name of marijuana was considered a sin, and its consumption was a crime. after its consumption. But the federal government hasn’t legalized marijuana consumption. Moreover, the FDA has also allowed researchers to conduct CBD trials.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

Essay Summary: Nishtha wants to further research into THC treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy , both of which cause neuron death. Previously a Schedule I substance, hemp was reclassified; hemp has extremely low levels of THC (less than 0.3%).

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

CannaMD

Note: No human studies were found (with the exception of one clinical trial that was ongoing and therefore not selected); all studies focused on animals (i.e., CBD also reduced experimental anxiety and prevented the development of high impulsivity in rats with an alcohol dependence history. mice/rats).

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