Short for tetrahydrocannabinol, THC is the component in cannabis responsible for the plant’s psychoactive effects. When you feel “high” after using cannabis, that’s because of THC. THC is a cannabinoid, a category of chemicals that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system. By attaching to cannabinoid receptors in the brain, THC activates neurons that influence pleasure, memory, thinking, coordination, and time perception. […]
If you have arthritis or other chronic pain, you might be wondering whether THC or CBD is better. They’re both found in cannabis plants but are very different compounds. People with arthritis and other chronic musculoskeletal pain are increasingly turning to cannabis products for relief from different symptoms, such as pain, fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety. […]
Throughout the early decades of the 21st century, the use of medical marijuana has been increasingly explored and recognized to treat a range of problems that are ineffectively treated with other drugs and therapies. The support of physicians and patients who have found medical marijuana to be effective in helping with symptoms of these conditions has led […]