The study finds that therapeutic doses of psilocybin generally result in tolerable acute adverse effects that typically subside within 24 to 48 hours. However, less common adverse effects like paranoia and prolonged visual perceptual effects merit attention.
A case report authored by researchers from the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Behavioral Health, Neurological Institute in Ohio, looks into the potential benefits of psilocybin for color blindness.
"Many adolescents partake in sporadic cannabis use, with non-problematic usage being significantly more common than instances of Cannabis Use Disorder," the authors emphasize. "Hence, it's imperative to scrutinize the neurocognitive and psychological ramifications among adolescents escalating to heavier cannabis use and those maintaining minimal consumption."
That said, cannabis has been shown to be as effective as prescription medications without the side effects, or are even more effective! The good news is that cannabis has been shown to be extremely beneficial for migraine sufferers. The human body has several endocannabinoid receptors, many of which are concentrated in the central nervous system as well as the brain. When you have a migraine and medicate with cannabis, the cannabinoids bind with these receptors to provide relief.
A growing number of cancer patients are seeing the benefits of integrating cannabis into their healing journey. And unlike conventional medications, there are rarely any side effects to using marijuana for cancer. Here’s what the latest studies say when it comes to cannabis and cancer.
Ibogaine is one of the lesser known plant psychedelics, a substance derived from the roots of the iboga plant. The iboga plant is native to central Africa, though it’s illegal in North America except in Mexico and Canada. In the latter two countries, it’s legal to seek out ibogaine treatment.
Researchers have shown that healthy dogs may safely incorporate cannabinoids like CBD, CBDA, and CBG into their daily routines, demonstrating their potential for long-term use with low risks. This pioneering study was recently published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
According to research that was partially funded by MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in Australia and published in the journal Cells, the cannabis extract may have the ability to interact with receptors on particular types of melanoma cells, which might make it useful as an adjuvant treatment for malignant melanoma. To fully evaluate its safety and effectiveness, however, more preclinical research is necessary.
A recent study conducted by investigators at the LVR University Hospital in Germany together with Algea Care, a leading telehealth service in Europe focusing on marijuana, sheds light into the efficacy of medical marijuana for treating chronic depression. The results of the groundbreaking study was published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Pharmacopsychiatry of the Association for Neuropsychopharmacology and Pharmacopsychiatry.
Having some CBD at home is always a good idea, especially in case you ever get too high. These are the best ways to consume CBD to mitigate the effects of getting too high.
