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A Patient’s Guide to CBD and Drug Interactions

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Studies have shown CBD to be a safe substance, but as with any new drug, you must make sure it doesn’t negatively interact with other medications. Originally published on University Health News. Most often, CBD interacts with other drugs via liver metabolism. How Do CBD Drug Interactions Occur?

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

Like all plants, cannabis contains a plethora of molecules, some of which have specific functions — such as determining the smell, taste and color of the plant, but also what types of effects it can have on you. Both THC and CBD are considered to be psychoactive drugs, as they can both affect your mind. CBD vs THC. CBD vs CBDA.

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A Patient’s Guide to CBD and Drug Interactions

Healer

Studies have shown CBD to be a safe substance, but as with any new drug, you must make sure it doesn’t negatively interact with other medications. Originally published on University Health News. Most often, CBD interacts with other drugs via liver metabolism. How Do CBD Drug Interactions Occur?

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Harvard Gazette – Article: It may be increasingly legal, but it doesn’t mean cannabis is safe

Cannabis Law Report

Arecent CBS News/YouGov survey found that two-thirds of Americans want recreational marijuana use to be legal. Nearly 70 percent of states allow the medical use of cannabis products and a growing number have legalized recreational use. But neuroscientist Yasmin Hurd says that doesn’t mean cannabis gets a clean bill of health.

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Cannabinoids: Everything You Should Know

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Cannabis is nothing new. However, with the ongoing debate about the benefits and drawbacks of cannabinoids and other cannabis compounds , it can seem as if cannabis is an emerging trend. The reality, of course, is that cannabis has been widely used for more than 5000 years, often for its medicinal properties.

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Scientists Think the Synthetic Cannabinoids in Sativex Can Beat Brain Cancer

SpeedWeed

It’s the first cannabis-derived pharmaceutical to be legalized in many countries around the world, including the UK, Spain, United States, Canada, and New Zealand. . The drug’s utility may be about to expand, however. In 2018, the CBD and Delta-9-THC oral aerosol spray became the first FDA-approved drug derived from marijuana.

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How to lower your cannabis tolerance

The Cannigma

If you’re a regular cannabis user, you may have noticed that over time, it takes more weed to get the results that you want. This build-up is known as tolerance, and it’s common in chronic cannabis users. Remember that infamous anti-drug ad from the 1980’s? " But is it a problem? Tolerance vs. dependence. This is your brain.

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