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Why THC Isn’t The Bad Guy: How to Fight H.B. 1455

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House Bill 1455, which seeks to “cap” THC potency, limit physician prescribing practices, and all but eliminate physician and dispensary advertising, has come under sharp criticism from patients, physicians, and industry insiders alike. Studies Supporting THC. Food & Drug Association’s role in H.B. Florida H.B.

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CBD Market Report

Project CBD

According to the FDA, “hemp” is defined as Cannabis sativa with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of 0.3% THC is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis.) THC is considered “marijuana” or “cannabis.” Available at: www.fda.gov/media/131878/download. Cannabis sativa with more than 0.3% Epilepsy Behav.

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

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6 ) This is promising to those looking to treat some of the persistent IBS symptoms without experiencing the psychotropic effects of THC. Cannabis research still has a long way to go regarding this topic, and it will take more clinical trials to fully understand how cannabis helps with IBS. How to choose the best strain for IBS?

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What Marijuana Patients with Heart Problems Need to Know

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Few randomized clinical trials have been conducted or are planned to explore the effects of marijuana on cardiovascular risk. Screening and testing for use of marijuana are encouraged in clinical settings, especially in the care of young patients presenting with cardiovascular disease.

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Use of Cannabis-based medicinal products: NICE guidelines

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THC ( delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). a combination of cannabidiol (CBD) with THC. Do not offer CBD to manage chronic pain in adults unless as part of a clinical trial. potential for dependence, diversion and misuse (in particular with THC). Tools and resources. Recommendations. Recommendations for research.

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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

Cannabis Law Report

Studies of crash or driving data suggest that, although permissive marijuana policies are associated with higher prevalence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) presence among drivers [ 1 , 2 ], there is mixed evidence that these policies are associated with motor vehicle crashes [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ]. Fink et al. and Benedetti et al.

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Psychedelic Invest’s 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics List

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Rick, and MAPS, have published hundreds of research papers, articles, and reports over the past several decades in addition to participation in dozens of clinical trials and international studies. Peter’s podcast has tens of millions of downloads, with many episodes discussing psychedelics and mental health. Rick Doblin, Ph.D,