THC is one of the 113 chemical compounds found only in the plant genus Cannabis, which scientists call cannabinoids. THC, however, is unique among all the rest for one, massively important reason: ...

In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study, subjects had two PET scans after either administration of THC or placebo. Scanning sessions were separated by at least 2 weeks to ...

The effect of cannabis legalization in Canada (in October 2018) on the prevalence of injured drivers testing positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is unclear. We studied drivers treated after a ...

Delta-9 is the most abundant form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a cannabinoid found in cannabis plants. THC triggers your brain to release large amounts of dopamine, a “feel good” chemical. When ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers compare the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)-dominant and cannabidiol ...

THC is a cannabinoid that activates neurons responsible for pleasure, memory, and thinking. THC differs from CBD in that it causes you to feel "high" and is illegal in many states. Potential health ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers from the United States of America (US) examined the prevalence of the self-reported use of Δ ...

CBD can be derived from hemp or marijuana plants. For some people, the differences between the two can be confusing. In short, hemp plants generally contain more CBD, while marijuana plants contain ...

CBD and THC are both found in cannabis plants, but they interact with your body differently. One main difference is that THC produces a high while CBD does not. As the legal use of hemp and other ...

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) is an herbal drug. It contains chemicals called cannabinoids, including delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). The cannabinoids in cannabis work by ...

Cannabis sativa and cannabis indica are two species of cannabis. Anecdotal evidence suggests that indica can make people feel calmer, while sativa can boost a person’s creative energy. However, this ...