Synthetic Cannabinoids
Synthetic Cannabinoids
What's the difference between plant cannabinoids and synthetics?
Scientists identify synthetic cannabinoid adulterants in CBD vape oil cartridges, warn of "devastating toxicological consequences."
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While smoking cannabis appears to be helpful for diabetics managing weight and insulin levels, synthetic cannabinoids could be dangerous.
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Will new biosynthetic technology advance or doom the cannabis industry?
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Synthetic cannabinoids warrant careful scrutiny in relationship to vaping-related lung injuries.
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An extensive review of the scientific literature by Project CBD has found that the CDC’s diagnostic criteria for confirmed cases in the ongoing vaping-related outbreak parallels the symptoms of pulmonary injury associated with the use of “synthetic cannabinoids."
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Find research and resources related to the recent outbreak of vaping related lung injury.
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Synthetic cannabinoid binds with high potency to the CB1 receptor — about 10-20x higher than THC.
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Going by names like Spice and K2, synthetic cannabinoids are largely a result of prohibition.
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10 ways that scientists are targeting the endocannabinoid system with synthetic drugs.
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