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Academic Cannabis Conference sets presenter schedule

Illinois News Joint

The Academic Cannabis Conference , produced by News Joint Events , is pleased to announce its full presenter lineup and schedule. Professors and professionals in the cannabis field will deliver research and educational presentations from 12:30-4:20 p.m. The following bios explain more about each presenter and their presentation.

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Study: Far Fewer Incidences of Vaping Illness Reported in States with Legal Cannabis Markets

NORML

Incidences of the vaping-related lung illness EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) are primarily concentrated to jurisdictions where adult-use cannabis consumption is prohibited, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

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High-Potency THC Concentrates Are Just As Safe As Regular-Potency Weed, More Data Shows

SpeedWeed

All across the US, lawmakers are scrambling to pass laws that would cap the strength of high-potency cannabis concentrates, arguing that high THC levels pose a serious health risk. A third group vaped cannabis concentrates with over 60 percent THC content and around 2 percent CBD content, and a fourth group stayed stone cold sober.

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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

Either CB1, CB2, or both must be present in the tumor cells for THC to induce apoptosis in the tumor. While these studies are promising, it is a challenge to incorporate significant amounts of CBC into full-spectrum cannabis protocols because CBC is present in such low quantities in both hemp and cannabis cultivars.

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Finding Rare Cannabinoids in Non-Cannabis Plants

Project CBD

But it turns out that identical molecules are present in non-cannabis plants, as well. They did, however, identify an analog of CBG known as Heli-CBG (also present in some fiber hemp varietals), which binds to the CB2 cannabinoid receptor. Special glands protruding from cannabis flowers express a series of unique molecules.

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What Is Cannabis Rosin?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In today’s vast and ever-expanding ocean of retail cannabis options, potent concentrates have carved out a major niche among both therapeutic users and those seeking general recreation and relaxation. But, in this diverse class of products, rosin stands out for its flavor, effect, and unique distinction as a solventless concentrate option.

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3 Ways Florida Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Fight Cancer

FloridaMarijuana.net

Oral : Oral administration of medical cannabis may present an effective option for patients when other treatments and managements are not successful. Another variety Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) was designed by a cancer patient and has more of a THC concentration.