Medical Aspects Of Marijuana

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The cannabis plant contains more than 100 compounds (or cannabinoids). These compounds include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is impairing or mind-altering, as well as other active compounds, such as cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is not impairing, …

Medical marijuana - Mayo Clinic

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Depending on the state, you may qualify for treatment with medical marijuana if you meet certain requirements and have a qualifying condition, such as: Alzheimer's …

What We Know about Marijuana - Centers for Disease …

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Brain Development and Function. Developing brains, such as those in …

Are There Benefits of Marijuana for Medical Use?

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Medical marijuana - Harvard Health

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Medical marijuana is also reported to help patients suffering from pain and wasting syndrome associated with HIV, as well as irritable bowel syndrome and …

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Moderate evidence suggests that regular cannabis users are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts, and there is a small increased risk of …

Is marijuana safe and effective as medicine? | National …

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The potential medicinal properties of marijuana and its components have been the subject of research and heated debate for decades. THC itself has proven medical benefits in …

What are marijuana’s effects on other aspects of physical …

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Limited evidence suggests that a person’s risk of heart attack during the first hour after smoking marijuana is nearly five times his or her usual risk. 72 This observation could be …

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Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that contains close to 500 chemicals, including THC, a mind-altering compound that causes harmful health effects. …

Health Aspects of Marijuana - Dr. Leo Hollister, 1986

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about 18%, but frequent smokers obtain 23%, while infrequent users obtain only 10% (110). THC and marijuana extracts are also active by mouth; the systemic bioavailability of oral …