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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

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The History and Science of Cannabis. The cannabis plant consists of two basic species, Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica. Sativas on the other hand have emerged from Eastern Asia, and generally cause uplifting effects. The following table highlights a few key differences between the Sativa and Indica species.

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Why cannabis can make your heart race

The Cannigma

The endocannabinoid system affects a wide range of bodily functions including hunger, pain, sleep, and energy, to name a few. Is sativa or indica worse for your heart rate? It’s conventional wisdom in cannabis that sativa strains are upbeat and indica strains are mellow and likely to induce the “couch lock” sensation.

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FDA Cites Five Companies for Illegally Selling Delta-8 THC and CBD Products

Cannabis Law Report

Like CBD, delta-8 THC is also derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. FDA states it has received 104 reports of adverse events in patients who consumed delta-8 THC products between December 1, 2020 and February 28, 2022. The agency stated that it has received numerous adverse event reports involving delta-8 THC-containing products.

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Cannabis Education with Canada’s Newcomers

Cannabis Law Report

A first of its kind event series aims to bridge the gap between post-legalization cannabis in Canada and Canada’s newcomers, enabling the education of plant science, exploration of brand opportunities, and discussion of attitudes and beliefs that shape the culture of cannabis today. . Arundati Dandapani writes for Cannabis Law Report.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

In this position paper, cannabis is an overarching term used to refer to the plant Cannabis sativa. Cannabis use, both medically and recreationally, is prevalent throughout history. The cannabis plant, Cannabis sativa , is comprised of both non-psychoactive and psychoactive chemicals called cannabinoids. Call to Action.

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What every budtender needs to hear

The Cannigma

For myself, I often like to describe Four PM as the most selfless-selfish thing I do on a daily basis, whereby I’ll allocate three hours of my day just to produce a piece of content such that I can better understand a current event or topic that’s actually happening in the cannabis industry. Terminology like ‘indica-sativa hybrids.’

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Here’s What Neuroimaging Can Tell Us About the Psychedelic Experience

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Due to it’s high temporal value, EEG shines at detecting epilepsy, sleep disorders, dementia and any other structural brain disease or disorder. This means scientists can witness the precise sequence of cognitive events as they occur in the brain instead of a nebulous cloud of brain activity. Daumann et al.