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Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome

Project CBD

This is a very rare syndrome that occurs in long-term heavy users of THC -rich cannabis. CHS was first reported in the medical literature in 2004. Many of our patients have called in asking about cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome ( CHS ), as this syndrome has been reported in the media numerous times over the past few months.

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Marijuana Legalization in NY & Driving: Response to NYS Association of Police Chiefs from Roc NORML

NORML

– As advised by the American Automobile Association (AAA), we urgently need more research , and we shouldn’t put arbitrary “per se” driving limits for the presence of THC, as they improperly classify motorists who are not behaviorally impaired. . % Change ( +/-) from previous year. 1 year prior to legalization.

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GRAV Launches GRAV Reserve Pre-Filled Glass Joints in California

Cannabis Law Report

GRAV Reserve flower will always be fresh (less than 4 months from harvest), create a noteworthy high (north of 23% THC and 4% minimum difference of total cannabinoids), include a visible terpene profile, and be grown indoors and locally sourced. GRAV Reserve Cake OG (Indica) – THC 23.62% / Total Cannabinoids 27.56%, 5.1 mg/g Linalool.

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Fiji begins work to explore growing industrial hemp

Cannabis Law Report

Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum told Parliament this week that this was the space they wanted to get into and not into growing hemp with high THC content that are used for medicinal purposes in some countries. Our focus of course is on the industrial hemp with low levels of THC,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said.

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Italy: MINISTRY OF HEALTH DECREE – Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food

Cannabis Law Report

Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food.(20A00016). 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of. Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of food products; Having regard to Regulation (EC) no. 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of. Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific rules in.

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Studying while high: is it a good idea?

The Cannigma

The science on the topic paints a similarly conflicted picture: Some studies suggest that cannabis, particularly THC, can negatively impact focus. THC produced significant impairment in attention and concentration 30 minutes after being used by occasional cannabis users. For example, one 2009 study found that cannabis with only 2.5%

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

One study from 2004 looked at cannabinoids as a treatment option for managing bowel diseases symptoms (including IBS), because of their anti-inflammatory properties, but also the ability to diminish pain levels. According to the studies on cannabis and IBS, both high-THC and high-CBD strains have the potential to relieve symptoms.