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

NORML

2 years before medical legalization, the largest number of vehicle-related fatalities in the last 17 years. 1 year prior to legalization. Sales began January 1. Adult-use passes by ballot.

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CBD, THC & CBG for Skin Conditions

Project CBD

Anyone who has paid any attention to the cannabis “wellness” industry in recent years — whether through state medical and recreational programs or the free-for-all national CBD market — will be familiar with cannabinoid-infused topicals marketed to treat minor aches and pains. Suffice to say, they are thorough.

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What Is Nanoemulsion and What Does It Mean for Cannabis Beverages?

The Cannigma

They can also improve the penetration of topical solutions through skin lipids. One study from 2005 stated that oral THC “is only 4% to 12% bioavailable and absorption is highly variable.”. There is not extensive safety data available, however. What nanoemulsion means for cannabis products. Trichomes on a cannabis plant. Shutterstock.

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Marijuana and HIV: Much More Than Palliative Aid

Greencamp

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. It will be the biggest and most comprehensive research on this topic to date, and it will include 400 HIV patients from Florida. 2016 ( 3 ).

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Most Interesting Scientific Reports On Cannabis

Marijuanally

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. SEE RELATED ARTICLE Hemp-derived CBD Vs Cannabis-derived CBD in topicals.

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Best strains and terpenes for working out

The Cannigma

For recovery, a topical cannabis product can often provide relief directly to sore muscles and help relieve stiff joints. A 2005 preclinical study of several terpenes found that pinene acts as an “inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase”, which is an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Best terpenes for working out.

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Best strains and terpenes for being outside

The Cannigma

And if you’re sore at the end of the day, a topical cream with THC and CBD can offer relief from joint and muscle aches. 14 A 2005 study of several terpenes found that pinene works as an “inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase”, an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which may account for the energizing and focus effects.

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