Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is defined by the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center as a condition that leads to repeated and severe bouts of vomiting. It is rare and only occurs in daily long-term users of marijuana. Readers may have caught on to the fact that we prefer to give the straight scoop – the good and …

Help, I overdosed!

Relax. Please just relax. Repeat to yourself, “I will be fine. This will wear off.” It is literally all in your head and there is a fantastic chance that you’ll be just fine very soon. I’d list the symptoms of over-medication, but chances are that you’ll know them when you see them, and they vary …

Bi-phasic effect: THC is a two way street

THCTHC is the most famous cannabinoid and is psychoactive.  TH… is the component of cannabis that produces psychoactive effects in the patient. It is also with this compound that most of the negative side-effects of cannabis are associated. Isn’t it interesting that, scientifically, THCTHC is the most famous cannabinoid and is psychoactive.  TH… has proven …

Edibles: use with caution

‘Edibles’ are within a class of products that are often referred to as marijuana-infused products. They are similarly named in the medical program here in Missouri. Edibles are generally made by infusing oil or butter with cannabinoids from cannabis, then substituting the resulting infused oil or butter in a recipe for cookies, brownies, salad dressing, …

Proper dosing with cannabis

It is possible to medicate with cannabis without becoming intoxicated. Beyond intoxication, when patients feel they have over-medicated with cannabis it is almost always because of the negative side effects of THC. It is often extremely uncomfortable. That said, even the most mild side-effects can be undesirable. As such, it is important to find the …

Lowering health risks associated with cannabis use

To date, we have discussed the various side effects and risks of cannabis use for qualifying medical conditions. But how can those risks be avoided? Here we catalog 10 ways to reduce health risks according to Canada’s Lower-risk Cannabis Use Guidelines. Don’t use Cannabis. Choose to start using cannabis later in life (particularly after age …

Side effects and risks associated with cannabis use

One of the first things that prospective medical patients should understand are the risks and side effects associated with cannabis use. This article will attempt to outline these negative outcomes and supply some additional reading on the topic. Please check out the article we’re linking, as it is a very well researched piece on the …

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