Dr. Miller

The cannabis industry has led to the discovery of new cannabinoids such as THC-O and THC-P. These two fascinating chemicals are at the forefront of the search for stronger cannabinoids, boasting greater potency than traditional delta-9 THC. However, one is natural while the other is man-made. This article aims to provide an overview of these new cannabinoids, how they work, …

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A recent analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has discredited the notion that legalization promotes adolescent cannabis consumption. The study, which examined federal Youth Risk Behavior Survey data published between 1993-2019 in ten medical or adult-use states, found that the impact of policy change on adolescent cannabis consumption is “statistically indistinguishable from zero.” In fact, the …

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A recent study conducted by Washington State University (WSU) suggests that CBD may impede nicotine metabolism, potentially helping to curb cigarette smoking. The study, called “Inhibition of Nicotine Metabolism by Cannabidiol (CBD) and 7-Hydroxycannabidiol (7-OH-CBD),” used human liver tissue and cell samples to investigate the effects of CBD on nicotine metabolism. Nicotine is the primary addictive substance in tobacco smoke, …

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Cannabis is a plant that has been used for medical purposes for centuries. With the recent legalization of cannabis in many states, there has been an increased interest in understanding the effects of different cannabis strains on patient outcomes. The Vigil Index of Cannabis Chemovars is a novel approach to categorizing cannabis strains based on their major cannabinoid and terpene …

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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a chemical compound found in cannabis that is responsible for producing the “high” associated with marijuana use. Understanding the metabolic pathway of THC can help us better understand its effects on the body and how it is processed out of our system. Pharmacokinetics is the study of how the human body interacts with substances from the entire …

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Scientists at the Institute of Human Science have been investigating the impact of cannabinoids on sleep patterns, specifically exploring the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN). People Science, a technology-enabled clinical research company, has been conducting a study into this topic and has invited participants to take part from home. The study required participants to use two essential tools: …

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This comprehensive and long-term study of twins provides further evidence that cannabis legalization does not lead to an increase in substance abuse or other psychiatric disorders. The study, “Recreational Cannabis Legalization has had Limited Effects on a Wide Range of Adult Psychiatric and Psychosocial Outcomes,” published by Cambridge University Press on Jan. 5 was conducted over a period of 4,078 …

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The new analysis published by the American Medical Association (AMA) this week has added to the growing body of evidence linking cannabis with reduced opioid prescriptions. The study, which studied a sample population of more than 8,000 patients registered in New York’s medical cannabis program, found that among pain patients who received marijuana for more than 30 days, opioid amounts …

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The entourage effect is an increasingly popular topic in the growing world of medical cannabis. It refers to the idea that the various compounds within the cannabis plant—terpenes, cannabinoids, and other compounds—interact synergistically to provide a more robust therapeutic effect than any of them could provide on their own. This phenomenon has been explored intensively in recent years, as researchers …

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Are CBG and CBN Strains Worth the Increased Cost? Cannabis has left a lasting impression on society, and its popularity is only increasing. As more people become aware of the plant and its wide range of therapeutic applications, interest in specific compounds, like cannabinoids, is growing. Two of the less-known cannabinoids are cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN), which are gaining …

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