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

The Cannigma

History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.

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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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MMJ Laws In Texas: Your Complete Guide

MMJ Recs

Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals. THC is the psychoactive compound responsible for the “high” associated with marijuana use.

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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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Cannabis and OCD: Seeking Relief

PrestoDoctor

Cannabis, specifically compounds like cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has shown promising potential in alleviating symptoms of OCD. THC, on the other hand, may have a more direct impact on the brain’s reward system and can potentially disrupt the feedback loop associated with OCD behaviors.

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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.

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New Study From UNM Shows Full Spectrum Hemp Oil Effective in Treating Chronic Neuropathic Pain

MedicalJane

Researchers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) have conducted a series of recent studies testing the effectiveness and safety of consuming cannabis, but this is the first study they have conducted measuring the therapeutic potential of hemp oil with low THC levels. Westlund, Department of Anesthesiology. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018.

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