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

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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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Study: Recent Cannabis Consumption is Connected to Fluctuations in Sleep Duration

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Whatever the reason for an irregular sleep schedule, whether it’s poor diet, genetics, a psychiatric disorder, or interfering medication(s)—scientists have determined that cannabis consumption may be beneficial. Individuals were characterized as either recent or non-users, depending on their consumption habits within the last month.

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Research Suggests That High Potency THC Products Aren’t For Everyone

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The Link Between THC and Elevated Risk of Psychosis. They go on to explain that cannabidiol ( CBD ) can decrease psychotic symptoms as well as improving cognitive functioning in patients with schizophrenia but it is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that can induce psychosis and cognitive impairment. . Conditions and Disorders Most at Risk.

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You Can Buy it in the Bayou: Louisiana Regulates Delta-8 THC

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Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC) , a phytocannabinoid found in small quantities in the cannabis plant, has created a lot of debate. An estimated 18 states have banned the sale of Delta-8 THC for its use as a “loophole” cannabis product by folks in places that have not legalized THC-rich cannabis.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

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A new review published by scientific journal, Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior , has found that marijuana cannabinoid, CBD, is a “promising” therapy for treating cocaine dependence. Exploring alternative therapies, researchers turned their attention to marijuana cannabinoid, cannabidiol – more commonly referred to as CBD.

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Medical Cannabis Consumption and ?The Munchies?

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Medical Cannabis Consumption and “The Munchies”. It has been known that cannabinoids like THC and CBD have an influence on how we as humans consume food, often playing a role in either weight gain or weight loss. Similar results were seen across other studies, Cancer patients can also experience weight gain with cannabis therapy.

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NFL to Award Research Grant to Investigate Cannabis Therapy

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One of the most powerful methods of consumption for treating chronic pain with cannabis is FECO or full extraction cannabis oil. It’s not always about THC; many other cannabinoids such as CBD , CBG , CBN , and others play important roles in pain management and many other avenues of health and wellness.

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