In this episode, I discuss cannabis (aka marijuana), including the biological mechanisms underlying its effects on the mind and body, its known medical applications, its impact on libido, creativity, hunger, hormones and more. I also cover the known adverse health consequences of chronic and even...
While acute cannabis use stimulates appetite, general population studies suggest that chronic use is associated with reduced risk of obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors. In this study we investigated changes in body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose and lipids, and rates of ...
40 mins - 1 hour on average when smoking. Read moreabout how long the effects last Common risks Cannabis can affect your mental health, especially if you take a lot. Smoking with tobacco increases risk from both drugs. Driving when stoned or high can double your chances of having a ...
Just like liquor stores are licensed to sell different types of alcohol, cannabis dispensaries have permits to sell weed. They have a variety of strains and types to choose from, and the people who work there can probably suggest products you can try, based on the outcome you're looking for...
How does cannabis affect you, physically and mentally? Here's what we know. Marijuana high The main psychoactive ingredient in weed,THC, travels into your bloodstream to your brain. Once there, it connects to tiny receptors on your nerve cells called cannabinoid receptors. You can think of the...
Cannabis has various effects on the body that counteract others, particularly when it comes to your skin. Marijuana can boost the testosterone level in users, which can lead to the development of acne and unusual hair loss. Don’t let these effects scare you away from cannabis, though. Much...
These findings contributed to increasing evidence that an important effect of therapeutic compounds derived from Cannabis sativa may be the ‘shifting’ of brain E-I systems. There is a growing number of clinical trials of these compounds, including the first trial in ASD, which investigates the ...
摘要: This study investigated whether the 1987 Cannabis Expiation Notice (CEN) scheme in South Australia had produced a greater increase in the prevalence of lifetime and weekly cannabis use in South Australia than in the rest of Australia.被引量: 37 ...
Abstract This paper uses a data set collected among inhabitants of Amsterdam, to study whether wages of prime‐age male workers are affected by cannabis use. The analysis shows that recent cannabis use has a negative effect on wages. The size of the wage effect depends on the age of onset....
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