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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

MMJ Recs

As the medical community delves into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, certain health conditions have emerged as primary candidates for its prescription. THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, has analgesic properties that can help manage chronic pain conditions, such as neuropathic pain and arthritis.

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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. Authors reported that patients administered oral THC experienced a “nine-fold greater reduction in opioid consumption” compared to controls.

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Medical Marijuana and Mental Health: Insights and Perspectives on Different Conditions

MMJ Recs

Cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, interact with the endocannabinoid system in the brain, influencing mood, stress response, and emotional regulation. For conditions like anxiety and PTSD, certain strains with higher CBD content may provide calming effects without the psychoactive properties associated with THC.

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Exploring Microdosing: A Comprehensive Guide to Minimal Cannabis Consumption

United Patients Group

As the use of medical marijuana continues to gain acceptance, patients and health professionals are constantly exploring new ways to effectively utilize cannabis for various medical conditions. In the sections that follow, we will delve deeper into the principles of microdosing medical marijuana.

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Is Marinol The Same As THC?

PrestoDoctor

Marinol, also known as Dronabinol, is a medication used to treat a variety of conditions, including nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, loss of appetite and weight loss in people with HIV/AIDS, as well as chronic pain. It is a synthetic form of THC, the active ingredient found in marijuana. Is Marinol the same as THC?

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What Are the Potential Therapeutic Benefits of Thc?

Medicinal Marijuana Association

You might be skeptical about THC due to its recreational use, but exploring its therapeutic potential could surprise you. Pain relief, appetite stimulation, anxiety management, and even neuroprotective benefits are all areas where THC has shown promise. Triggering the release of ghrelin, known as the ‘hunger hormone.’

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Study Confirms That CBD Does Not Mitigate the Effects of THC

Veriheal

16, 2022, in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology , inhaling cannabidiol (CBD) with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) did not shield study subjects from the short-term effects of a THC “high.” However, a growing body of research has found no direct impact of CBD on the effects of THC. Based on the findings of a study published on Nov.

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