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The federal legal status of delta-8-THC has been vague for some time now. It is derived from CBD. A simple reading of the 2018 Farm Bill, which made the cultivation of low D-9 THC hemp flower legal, also contains some very specific and unambiguous provisions that apply to D-8 THC.

Full-spectrum CBD tinctures are legally required to contain less than 0.3% THC. This low level ensures that the likelihood of testing positive on a drug test after a few doses is minimal.

Cannabis consumption has a long history that dates back to the ancient world. It is believed that in ancient times, cannabis was commonly inhaled by placing it in incense burners. 

A person’s heart rate is known to transiently increase after use and it has been suggested that this may make a cannabis user more likely to suffer a heart attack. A recent study published in the American Journal of Medicine looked at longer term changes.

An article published in the JAMA Network Open website on March 30, 2020 has been receiving a lot of interest lately. The article, titled “Fine Particulate Matter Exposure From Secondhand Cannabis Bong Smoking”

Green hops play a significant role in the flavor and aroma of beer, but their influence goes beyond just taste. Have you ever wondered why even after just one beer, you already feel relaxed? 

The flowers of a fresh cannabis plant are beautiful and have a very strong scent; however, they are not that great to smoke or vape. The high water content makes combustion difficult and dry herb vaporization becomes “wet” herb vaporization limiting the cannabinoids and terpenes released from the plant.

In the ancient Hindu texts known as the Vedas, cannabis is mentioned as one of the five sacred or holy plants, referred to as Bhesaja, or a drug used for medical purposes.

As a patient researching medical medical cannabis, you have certainly read of the entourage effect. If you have used cannabis, you have probably noticed the differences in symptom control, side effects and generally how cannabis makes you feel when using different strains. Why does one strain with 17% THC and 0.5% CBD affect you differently than a different strain having the same labeled cannabinoid percentages? There is obviously something else going on here. 

Over the last several months, I have seen that veterans of our armed forces in my regular practice as well as for consultation for medical cannabis have been hearing conflicting information from the VA as well as some of the medical “providers” treating them there. Some have been told they are forbidden from using medical cannabis.

Insomnia is a very common issue for many patients with an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans experiencing chronic symptoms. It causes issues hindering daily functioning and adversely affects health and longevity. 

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Cannabis Facts and HistoryCannabis in Medieval EgyptCannabis in the form of hashish was used in Medieval Egypt quite extensively, with varying laws and rules in how it was enforced.

With all recent reports of lung disease and several deaths and more than 450 hospitalizations attributed to vaping, I thought it was time to give an opinion on the subject. 

Hamartia is a Greek word, translating “to miss the mark, or err,” in Christianity and archery it means “to sin.” The last time most of us heard the term was likely in school, reading the classic Greek tragedies.

One of the most frequently asked questions about using medical cannabis involves that of patient gun rights. Although I am not an attorney, my impressions from reading about this issue follow.

The medical use of cannabis seems new. We often hear that it has not been studied and proven to be safe or effective. More data needs to be collected. Long term risks have not been evaluated.

Opponents to any legalization of cannabis have always insisted that allowing its use would lead to a increase of traffic accidents and avoidable deaths. With more states permitting cannabis use for medical as well as adult use, the worries over cannabis impaired drivers has drawn the interest of legislators and law enforcement.