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Is CBD Addictive?
Because CBD was not found be mind-altering or to present potential for abuse or dependence, a World Health Organization Committee on Drug Dependence recommended that CBD be removed from international drug control. Continue reading
CBD: Precautions & Drug Interactions
Pure CBD appears to have a better safety profile than that of THC-CBD mixtures with high THC content. CBD may interact with numerous medications including enhancing their sedating effects. In animals, high doses of CBD have caused negative effects on developing fetuses, including on the reproductive organs of male children. Continue reading
Cannabinoid Side Effects & Drug Interactions
Expert panel asserts serious side effects of cannabinoids are rare but can include: acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, myocarditis, blood pressure changes, hallucinations, pancreatitis, panic, psychosis, seizures, and cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) leading to uncontrollable vomiting. There’s limited information on side effects of pure THC. Continue reading
Precautions & Adverse Effects of Cannabinoids
THC-containing products carry a risk of dependence and unpleasant withdrawal effects. Cessation of cannabis may precipitate cannabis withdrawal syndrome in up to 47% of regular users. Cannabis can impair reaction time, motor coordination, declarative memory, and visual perceptions, and can also produce panic reactions and other emotional disturbances. Continue reading
How Safe are Inhaled Cannabinoids?
A new lung disease linked to vaping was discovered in 2019. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) named the disease: “E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI)”. It is not safe to smoke or vape marijuana or CBD. Continue reading
Retail Cannabinoids: What’s in These Products?
Over-the-counter products might not contain what is listed on the label. CBD products may also contain THC in amounts higher than listed on the label. Cannabinoid products might also contain contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, or fungi. Some companies provide consumers with independent analysis of what’s in their products. Continue reading
How Safe are Cannabinoids?
While CBD “seems to be well tolerated” when taken orally with serious side effects being rare, the scientific literature does not speak with one voice on the safety of THC, taken either alone or in combination with CBD. About one out of five people may experience side effects of combination-products. Continue reading
Cannabinoids: Depression & Inflammation
Compounds in cannabis have anti-inflammatory properties which might lead one to reach for cannabis products high in the anti-inflammatory constituents. But those using cannabinoids for anxiety and depression run the risk of making things worse. Continue reading
Some Side Effects & Adverse Effects of Melatonin
Incorrect use of melatonin can cause irregular sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin has been linked to increased risk of fractures. It can impair balance, increasing risk of falls. No difference was found in the incidence of long-term side effects between melatonin and inert placebo, studies showed. High doses might worsen depression. Continue reading
Risks Associated with Purity & Potency of Melatonin Supplements
Some studies have found lot-to-lot variability of 465%, with some supplements containing five to six times more melatonin than that listed on the label. Some supplements contained no melatonin and others were contaminated with the dangerous melatonin precursor, serotonin. Rarely, melatonin in supplements comes from the brains of animals. Continue reading
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