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Clinical Trial: Oral THC Administration Associated with Opioid-Sparing Effects

NORML

Trauma patients administered oral THC consume fewer opioids than do similarly matched controls, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care. Authors reported that patients administered oral THC experienced a “nine-fold greater reduction in opioid consumption” compared to controls.

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6 Most Popular Cannabis Consumption Methods

Cannabis Law Report

With the cannabis industry growing at an unprecedented rate, people are spoilt of choice with the consumption methods and brands. When this method of consumption is being discussed, joints and blunts readily come to mind. Also, research revealed more THC is converted when a cannabis flower is vaped.

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The Criminalization of Legal Cannabis Consumption

Veriheal

Despite the medical cannabis program being implemented in 2018 in Pennsylvania , they remain one of the only states that enforce a zero-tolerance law that also applies to THC metabolites. In practice, this means that any motorist that is found to have THC in their blood in any amount or its metabolites is breaking the law.

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How Long Does Cannabis Stay in Your System? An Insight into Duration and Consumption Methods

The Herb Collective

Cannabis, known for its psychoactive properties primarily due to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), is a popular substance both for medicinal and recreational use. The answer is not straightforward as it depends on various factors including the amount consumed, the frequency of use, and the method of consumption.

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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

So much attention is placed upon THC and CBD that sometimes the less abundant cannabinoids are forgotten about or not appreciated fully. Long before THC was discovered in the 1940s , CBN was first identified at the turn of the 20th century from a plant that was then known as Indian hemp. Converting THC to CBN happens through oxidation.

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Exploring Microdosing: A Comprehensive Guide to Minimal Cannabis Consumption

United Patients Group

Among the emerging trends in medicinal cannabis consumption is the practice of microdosing – a minimalistic approach that involves taking low doses of cannabis to achieve therapeutic benefits without experiencing overwhelming psychoactive effects that many patients prefer to avoid. .” Some potential benefits of microdosing include: 1.

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Microdosing Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide to Safe Consumption

United Patients Group

When it comes to cannabis, microdosing involves consuming small amounts of THC , the psychoactive compound found in marijuana, to reap the therapeutic benefits of the plant without getting too high. Start with a very low dose of THC, such as 2.5 This can help you save money in the long run while still enjoying the benefits of cannabis.