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Rising Health Concerns After Legalization Of Cannabis Edibles

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Healthcare providers are being encouraged to be more frank with their patients about cannabis edible usage. Ever since its legalization in 2019, consumption of edible cannabis products in Canada has become increasingly popular, and as with any new regulation there needs to be proper discussion and education on responsible consumption amongst the general public.  Although …

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Why Isn’t There More Research On Medical Cannabis?

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Medical marijuana has been legalized in 36 states, including the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It has also been legalized in 19 states for recreational use. But despite that opposition still lingers with dividing opinions on its health benefits. Many, including mainstream media, believe that long-term cannabis use can …

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Motives And Misconceptions: Understanding The Behaviour Of Cannabis Edible Users

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Unsurprisingly, cannabis use has seen a surge ever since it was legalized. Among all the cannabis products that have been sold, 45% of it were edibles. These cannabis-infused products that come in the form of chocolates, beverages, and baked goods make a better alternative for users to benefit from the effects of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) without …

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Digesting The Merits of Edible Cannabis

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Cannabis-infused products have been flooding the market in the past few years. Whether for recreational or medicinal purposes, edibles offer a viable option for users who prefer not to experience its therapeutic or intoxicating effects through inhalation.  Edible products come in a variety of forms including baked goods, gummies and beverages. They are often marketed …

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Study On CBD Found Timing Of Administration Crucial To Effects On Anxiety And Sleep

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The cannabis plant contains more than 80 different compounds called cannabinoids. It has been known to treat a variety of ailments including nausea, epilepsy, malaria and gout. Today CBD has been popularized as a supplement to relieve pain, anxiety and help with sleep.  A study that was published in The Permanente Journal found CBD most …

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Colombian Psychiatrists Show Overwhelming Support For Medical Cannabis

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Majority of psychiatrists in Colombia are in favor of cannabis to treat health issues. A survey conducted across 14 territories of Colombia showed that 73.1% of participants would agree to prescribe cannabis to their patients. More than a third (35.2%) of them said that they would prescribe cannabis to patients suffering from insomnia, 29% for …

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Scientists Put Spotlight on Cannabinoid System To Understand Effects Of Cannabis

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Among the 400 complex chemical entities of the cannabis plant, more than 60 are cannabinoid compounds, some of which induce opposing effects. Despite its many benefits to mental health, not everyone experiences it the same way. Research control groups in the past observed some participants experiencing transient psychotic symptoms and increased levels of anxiety, intoxication …

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Raising The Standards Of The Cannabis Industry With Mass Spectrometry

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The cannabis industry is predicted to be worth $22 billion by 2022. Increased public acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana have encouraged growers and product producers to market their wares more visibly. Like the pharmaceutical, food, beverage, and tobacco industries there needs to be regulations and standards to ensure the safety and integrity of cannabis …

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Academicians Form Committee To Spur Cannabinoid Research

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have appointed a committee to regulate existing and future research on marijuana and cannabinoid health effects. The body consists of 16 experts in the areas of marijuana, addiction, oncology, cardiology, neurodevelopment, respiratory disease, pediatric and adolescent health, immunology, toxicology, preclinical research, epidemiology, systematic review, and public health. …

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