Marijuana as Medicine: Myths & Miracles Revealed
How many people have died from a lethal dose of cannabis to date?
0
How long does cannabis typically effect someone after it has been smoked?
2-4 hrs
How many years do scientists believe the endocannainoid system has been conserved in living organisms?
500 mill
What is Kief?
A powder that falls off the leaves and flowers of the cannabis buds. Kief is often put on top of dried cannabis in a bowl and smoked along with it for an increased level of potency. (Also spelled Keef, or Kif).
Why are cannabinoids easy to use in cakes, cookies, shakes, and brownies?
Because they are fat soluble and dissolve in them
What are the names of the two types of receptors for cannabis in the human body?
CB1 & CB2
Which receptors have been found useful for decreasing cancer cells?
CB2
What is the abbreviation for the cannabinoid that has direct anti-tumor activity?
CBD
What is the nickname for cooking oil that has been infused with cannabinoids?
Canna-oil: You can extract cannabis into any cooking oil.We recommend coconut oil for its health benefits.Coconut oil has a high fat content which means it binds to a lot more of the cannabinoids you are ingesting.
Long-time marijuana use has been proven to cause lung cancer?
F
Marinol is more effective than real cannabis for treating patients?
F
What is the name of compressed resin that can have thc content as high as 80%?
Hashish: Hashish may be solid or resinous depending on the preparation; pressed hashish is usually solid, whereas water-purified hashish—often called "bubble melt hash"—is often a paste-like substance with varying hardness and pliability, its color most commonly light to dark brown can vary to seethrough glass varying toward yellow/tan, black or red. This all depends on the process and amount of contaminate left over.
What are cannabis tinctures?
Liquid cannabis commonly made by using ethanol alcohol and used under the tongue
What is the name of the pharmaceutical synthetic form of THC sold in a pill that is mixed with sesame oil?
Marinol: Marinol (dronabinol) is the only US FDA-approved synthetic cannabinoid. It is often marketed as a legal pharmaceutical alternative to natural cannabis.
What is the name of the first approved prescription medication made from cannabis plants?
Sativex
In 1997 the U.S Society for Neuroscience concluded that:
Substances similar to or derived from marijuana could benefit the more than 97 million Americans who experience some form of pain each year
Cannabidiol (CBD) tends to counteract some of the side-effects that THC produces?
T
The United States Government holds a patent on cannabis that states that "Cannabinoids are useful in the prevention and treatment of a wide variety of diseases including: stroke, trauma, autoimmune disorders, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and HIV-related dementia."
T
There are currently 4 patients in the United States who receive cannabis that is grown by the U.S Federal Government?
T
When cannabis is burned, 30 to 40% of the active ingredients are destroyed?
T
What did the study done by Dr. Ethan Russo called the "Chronic Cannabis Use Study" find?
There was no evidence of harm even from patients who had used cannabis heavily for many years
Which of the following conditions have topical cannabis products been found useful for?
acne, arthritis, and herpes
Which of the following are the endocannabinoid system involved with?
appetite, pain, and memory
Which method of using cannabis is generally the most problematic for users?
eating it
According to the current Federal Government in the United States, what medical use does cannabis have?
none
The endocannabinoid system in human beings is involved with the regulation of what processes?
pain perception, appetite control, and inflammation
Where are CB1 receptors mainly found in humans?
spinal cord, brain, and Peripheral nervous system
What is the name of the method of administering cannabis with drops under the tongue?
sublingual