Cannabis is a plant that has been used for medical purposes for centuries. With the recent legalization of cannabis in many states, there has been an increased interest in understanding the effects of different cannabis strains on patient outcomes. The Vigil Index of Cannabis Chemovars is a novel approach to categorizing cannabis strains based on their major cannabinoid and terpene …

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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a chemical compound found in cannabis that is responsible for producing the “high” associated with marijuana use. Understanding the metabolic pathway of THC can help us better understand its effects on the body and how it is processed out of our system. Pharmacokinetics is the study of how the human body interacts with substances from the entire …

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Scientists at the Institute of Human Science have been investigating the impact of cannabinoids on sleep patterns, specifically exploring the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN). People Science, a technology-enabled clinical research company, has been conducting a study into this topic and has invited participants to take part from home. The study required participants to use two essential tools: …

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This comprehensive and long-term study of twins provides further evidence that cannabis legalization does not lead to an increase in substance abuse or other psychiatric disorders. The study, “Recreational Cannabis Legalization has had Limited Effects on a Wide Range of Adult Psychiatric and Psychosocial Outcomes,” published by Cambridge University Press on Jan. 5 was conducted over a period of 4,078 …

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The new analysis published by the American Medical Association (AMA) this week has added to the growing body of evidence linking cannabis with reduced opioid prescriptions. The study, which studied a sample population of more than 8,000 patients registered in New York’s medical cannabis program, found that among pain patients who received marijuana for more than 30 days, opioid amounts …

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The entourage effect is an increasingly popular topic in the growing world of medical cannabis. It refers to the idea that the various compounds within the cannabis plant—terpenes, cannabinoids, and other compounds—interact synergistically to provide a more robust therapeutic effect than any of them could provide on their own. This phenomenon has been explored intensively in recent years, as researchers …

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Are CBG and CBN Strains Worth the Increased Cost? Cannabis has left a lasting impression on society, and its popularity is only increasing. As more people become aware of the plant and its wide range of therapeutic applications, interest in specific compounds, like cannabinoids, is growing. Two of the less-known cannabinoids are cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN), which are gaining …

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What are the most effective intake routes for cannabinoid bioavailability? This article will explore the various methods of cannabis intake and discuss the factors that impact your body’s absorption of cannabinoids. Cannabis is a powerful plant with therapeutic, medicinal, and recreational uses. Whether you want to relax, reduce anxiety, or manage pain, different intake methods can produce different effects. To …

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These findings are consistent with other research on marijuana legalization and opioid use. For instance, a 2019 study published in the journal Health Economics found that recreational marijuana legalization is associated with a 26 percent reduction in retail pharmacy-based codeine distribution. A separate study published by the American Medical Association (AMA) that same year found that about one in three …

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The cannabis industry has been a boon for many sectors of the economy, particularly in the agricultural sector. As cannabis legalization has spread throughout much of the United States, so too has the need for more workers in the cannabis industry – from horticulturalists who cultivate cannabis to laboratory technicians who conduct quality control checks and process cannabis for sale …

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