Tetrahydrocannabinol

the therapeutic effects of cannabis relate to its ability to reduce chronic pain, nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, and spasticity (tight or stiff muscles) from Multiple Sclerosis (MS)," Bonn-Miller says. A. The combination of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinol (CBD) extracts gives relief of spasticity. Jody Corey-Bloom a Neurologist studied 30 multiple sclerosis patients with painful contractions in their muscles. These patients didn't respond to other treatments, but after smoking

(Abuse). Cannabinoids are produced by the human body and can sharpen memory, thought processes, concentration, movement, awareness, and the five senses (Abuse). The cannabinoids that marijuana produce include cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol (Abuse). Tetrahydrocannabinol is used mainly for treating pain, inflammation, and muscle control (Abuse). Cannabidiol is used to treat pain, inflammation, epileptic seizures, and quite possibly mental illnesses in the future (Abuse). These cannabinoids can

as Marijuana and It is obtained from different cannabis family plants like cannabis sativa and indica. Marijuana contains different kind of chemicals and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)is main active chemical which induce pleasure, sedation, relaxation and the hallucination type of psychological effect. In the past the THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) level in Marijuana was very low so It used for medicinal proposes, but in the current time, by the use of modern technology people increases the THC level into

tobacco smokers, such as increased daily cough and chest illnesses such as bronchitis, and a greater instance of lung infections, according to NIDA. Whenever a person smokes marijuana, THC quickly passes from the lungs into the bloodstream. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a crystalline compound that is the main active ingredient of cannabis (Oxford, 1960). The blood carries the chemical to the brain and other organs throughout the body. The body absorbs THC more slowly when the person eats or drinks it

Medical Cannabis is one of the most controversial topics in the United States in today. Even though the FDA stating it has no medical use, twenty-eight states have legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes including the treatment of inflammation, pain, seizures, mental disorders, obesity, wasting disease, glaucoma, and diseases that affect the autoimmune system including multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS. Medical cannabis also shows signs of having anti-tumor effects along with anti-nausea

phytocannabinoids, terpenoids and essential oils (ElSohly and Slade, 2005); however, the behavioral effects of cannabis (i.e. euphoria, relaxation, anxiety, confusion, memory loss, and paranoia) are primarily the result of the psychoactive ingredient, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (Adams and Martin, 1996; Wachtel et al., 2002; Hall and Degenhardt, 2009). The behavioral effects of THC are largely mediated by its action as a partial agonist at the G protein coupled cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptor, which is the

the 1700s, which was distributed to drug stores to help cure migraines and menstrual cramps. In the beginning weed was used for recreational purposes, and still is used to aid aliments, some aliments worse than others. Found in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol other known as THC, is widely used in the medical world. THC is said to help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. It was found that the active chemical in marijuana, THC, slows the formation of amyloid plaques. Blocking

that are in marijuana . The chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol which is also known as THC. THC is known to be responsible for the mind- altering effect on the brain. The chemical changes the way the brain works and how the mind views the world. Knowing the Effects, the health benefits, and the law on marijuana will help you understand why the marijuana should be legalized. Marijuana affects the brain in many different ways. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Which is the main chemical in marijuana

gov/pubmed/21309120 Cannabis is perceived by many as a natural source of anxiety and stress relief. Its presence in the body has an effect on stress levels through the endocannabinoid system, which plays a key role in mood regulation. Both THC (9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), “Marijuana also called weed, herb, pot, grass, bud, ganja, Mary Jane, and a vast number of other slang terms is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried, shredded leaves and flowers of Cannabis sativa the hemp plant.” For centuries this plant has been used by men and women worldwide for a wide array of medical ailments. Its medical benefits forms the premise on which many countries have had and continue to have the discussion for the plant’s decriminalization