A new study has found that CBD-dominant strains of cannabis are more effective at reducing anxiety than THC-dominant strains. The study also found that CBD-dominant strains are less likely to cause paranoia. This is the first study to compare the effects of different levels of THC and CBD on anxiety.
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General Information:
Cannabis is a complex plant with over 100 different cannabinoids, including THC and CBD.
THC is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, and it can produce feelings of euphoria and relaxation.
CBD is a non-psychoactive compound that has been shown to have a number of therapeutic benefits, including reducing anxiety.
Resources:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): The NIDA website has a lot of information about cannabis, including its effects on the brain and body. You can find this information here: https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/nih-almanac/national-institute-drug-abuse-nida
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH): The NCCIH website has information about the use of cannabis for medical purposes. You can find this information here: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/
PubMed: PubMed is a database of scientific and medical research articles. You can search for articles on cannabis and anxiety here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
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