1. Cannabis Confusion.
- Author
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Miller, John J.
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MEDICAL marijuana , *DRUG control , *APATHY , *CANNABIS (Genus) , *TERPENES , *FLAVONOIDS , *DRAVET syndrome , *DRUG laws , *MOLECULAR structure , *CANNABINOIDS , *AGGRESSION (Psychology) , *LENNOX-Gastaut syndrome - Abstract
The author reflects on the differences between the cannabinoids tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) that are oppositional in clinical and pharmadynamic effects. Topics discussed include the insufficient knowledge on cannabinoid components in cannabis that restricts their U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, and the need for federal regulation and taxation of cannabis similar to tobacco products and alcohol. Also noted are recommendations on cannabis regulation.
- Published
- 2021