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Researchers conducting survey based studies today often only have access to the THC concentration of the cannabis that their participants are using. For example, Type 1 cannabis is THC dominant. Type I cannabis is THC dominant, Type II has a roughly 1:1 ratio of THC and CBD, and Type III is CBD dominant.
A cross-sectional analysis of data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ( NHANES ) between 2005 and 2010 shows that present or previous marijuana users were less likely to experience type 2 diabetes compared to non-marijuana users. Medical Marijuana versus diabetes.
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Even though scientific data is still somewhat scarce on this topic, several studies confirm that cannabis directly acts on the cells of the immune system affected by HIV. But I haven’t seen any clinical trials looking at the direct effects of THC on the virus. 2016 ( 3 ). 2007 ( 6 ). Cannabis concentrates for HIV.
The report titled “ Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Sleep: a Review of the Literature ,” also revealed that delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may reduce sleep latency. Each respondent’s feedback was delivered as part of the biennial National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) covering the years 2005 to 2018. .
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But there is one key-factor that determines to what degree cannabis impacts a person’s memory: Potency of the strain we’re using (mainly the THC levels in it). Strains with higher CBD levels reduce certain side-effects of THC (memory loss is one of them), and protect memory in general. What Is THC?
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However, there are indications from studies done with cannabidiol-rich cannabis extracts in Israel that indicate that less side effects (46%) are achieved with a natural cannabis plant extract containing a 20:1 ratio of CBD to THC. 1) Another is that the Israelis and others used whole plant extract with a small amount of THC in a 20:1 ratio.
A cross-sectional analysis of data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ( NHANES ) between 2005 and 2010 shows that present or previous marijuana users were less likely to experience type 2 diabetes compared to non-marijuana users. Medical Marijuana versus diabetes.
Studies of crash or driving data suggest that, although permissive marijuana policies are associated with higher prevalence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) presence among drivers [ 1 , 2 ], there is mixed evidence that these policies are associated with motor vehicle crashes [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ]. never vs. at least once). (2)
viii Other states have decriminalized the first-time possession of small quantities of marijuana or legalized the limited sale and use of low-THC CBD oil, a non-psychoactive product from the cannabis plant often used for medical purposes. percent THC. The data can be found here: [link]. Any crop that exceeds 0.3 xxvii Ibid.
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At the same time, the outlook on cannabis research data is largely positive. The recreational use of cannabis is well known and attributed to its power as a psychotropic plant, specifically due to the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Data collection. 2016 ; Sznitman et al. years (Atakan 2012 ).
A clinical trial published in 2015 found that the test subjects had “significantly higher blood THC” levels when they used cannabis along with alcohol, and combining the two led to increased performance impairment. A 2010 study found that consuming alcohol “slightly prolonged” the half-life of THC in the blood. arguing while drinking.
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Data going back to 2005 is included in the commissioned report on the impacts of legalization, which was mandated by the Colorado General Assembly in 2013. . Furthermore, the measurement of available data elements can be affected by [the] very context of marijuana legalization. in 2015 to 6.7%
Data going back to 2005 is included in the commissioned report on the impacts of legalization, which was mandated by the Colorado General Assembly in 2013. . Furthermore, the measurement of available data elements can be affected by [the] very context of marijuana legalization. in 2015 to 6.7%
Data going back to 2005 is included in the commissioned report on the impacts of legalization, which was mandated by the Colorado General Assembly in 2013. . Furthermore, the measurement of available data elements can be affected by [the] very context of marijuana legalization. in 2015 to 6.7%
Data going back to 2005 is included in the commissioned report on the impacts of legalization, which was mandated by the Colorado General Assembly in 2013. . Furthermore, the measurement of available data elements can be affected by [the] very context of marijuana legalization. in 2015 to 6.7%
Data going back to 2005 is included in the commissioned report on the impacts of legalization, which was mandated by the Colorado General Assembly in 2013. . Furthermore, the measurement of available data elements can be affected by [the] very context of marijuana legalization. in 2015 to 6.7%
Ratsch, 2005) “The gelotophllis of Pliny… a plant drunk in wine among the Bactrians, which produced immoderate laughter, may very well be identical with hemp, which still grows willd in the country around the Caspian and Aral Seas” (Houtsma, et al., The Hard data of hallucinogenic beer at Mas Castellar de Pontos says otherwise.
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