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Phase 1 Clinical Trial Data Indicate IGC’s THC-based Investigational New Drug May Reduce Symptoms of Dementia in Alzheimer’s Patients

Cannabis Law Report

(IGC) is excited to present preliminary positive secondary end point findings from its Phase 1 clinical trial for IGC-AD1. The investigational new drug, IGC-AD1, is IGC’s proprietary Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-based candidate designed to treat certain symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

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

The Cannigma

What is microdosing? A microdose is a dose that does not elicit a perceivable intoxicating or trip-like effect. At most, a mood boost should be all that is felt, and if any visual or auditory effects are noticeable then the dose is not, by definition, a microdose. Everyone is different.

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How to fit CBD products into your alternative health regimen

The Cannigma

For instance when it comes to pain relief, THC and CBD have shown to be safer than opioids; and for anti-anxiety and sleep aids, CBD does not appear to be habit-forming like benzodiazepines. These natural alternatives may also be effective as part of a daily “microdosing” regiment. A healthy diet.

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Marijuana Microdosing Study Confirms Pain Benefits

CannaMD

Published only recently, in May of 2020, this clinical trial is the first to show that microdoses of cannabis can be just as effective as much higher doses. What is microdosing? The concept of microdosing is pretty simple. The premise behind marijuana microdosing is equally straightforward. Translation?

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Microdosing: The Future of Cannabis?

Otherside Farms

Microdosing, if you have not yet heard of it, is hotter than just any ordinary trend: Science proves THC and CBD safe, with very real benefits associated with consuming very low doses regularly, as opposed to massive doses all at once. People are microdosing psychedelics, vitamins, near everything for health purposes.

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Why Does Marijuana Make You Lose Weight?

CannaMD

These particular receptors have a specific affinity for THC , the phytocannabinoid famous for its psychoactive effects – which is where our new theory kicks in. Cannabis, and specifically THC, down-regulates CB1 activity. But why is THC so important? Marijuana Weight Loss Theory.

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Psychedelic Invest’s 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics List

Cannabis Law Report

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. A THC version is expected to follow, and potentially one with psychedelic mushrooms. Rick Doblin, Ph.D, in/rickdoblin/ [link].