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Clinical Trial: Oral THC Administration Associated with Opioid-Sparing Effects

NORML

Trauma patients administered oral THC consume fewer opioids than do similarly matched controls, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care. Additional information on the relationship between cannabis and opioids is available in the NORML fact-sheet here.

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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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Gaize’s Virtual Reality Headset Can Tell if You’re Too High to Drive or Work Safely

Veriheal

Not only this, but Gaize recently completed the largest clinical trial into cannabis impairment , and the results are set to transform the realm of workplace and road safety. A separate study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry found that consumption increased the risk of traffic crashes by 50%.

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IMPORTANT HEALTH MESSAGE: Don’t mix THC with COVID-19, Aurelius researchers say

Cannabis Law Report

Mugglehead reports… Previous tests with THC in mice with influenza showed an increase in viral loads. A data firm is warning those infected with the novel coronoavirus to avoid consuming products that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of cannabis. World Health Organization (WHO).

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Could CBN really help you sleep? Consumer study data suggest yes.

The Cannigma

The MoreBetter & CBDistillery CBN study CBN, or cannabinol , is a natural product of THC degradation; it can be found in aged, poorly stored cannabis plants and also in cannabis smoke. Like THC , CBN is a natural anti-inflammatory. Sleep is not often the focus of clinical trials on cannabis; rather it is often a secondary outcome.

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Recent Study Suggests MMJ Cards Increase the Risk of CUD—But Is There More to It?

Veriheal

If having an MMJ card has adverse impacts on consumption, the public has a right to know; at the same time, the convoluted nature of the research makes it very easy to misinterpret and misunderstand the findings. Clinical Trial Sample Size. Missing Information. So, why are people concerned about this particular CUD study?

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Using Cannabis to Treat Glaucoma

Medicinal Marijuana Association

THC : This compound has also demonstrated the ability to lower intraocular pressure, offering another avenue for exploring cannabis-based treatments for glaucoma. While more clinical trials are needed to fully understand the efficacy and safety of cannabis for glaucoma treatment, current findings are promising.