Cannabis Lecture Notes

Flashcards about Cannabis lecture notes

What does Cannabis tolerance refer to?

The body's diminished response to cannabis after prolonged or frequent use.

What is a 'T break'?

A voluntary pause on cannabis with the goal of lowering your tolerance (minimum 2 - 21 days)

What act was signed into law in 2014 regarding cannabis?

The Compassionate Care Act MEDICAL

According to the 2018 Farm Bill, what percentage of THC can hemp contain?

No more than 0.3 percent THC.

What happened in 2021 regarding marijuana?

Legalization of RECREATIONAL Marijuana.

What short/dense type of Cannabis has relaxing properties?

Indica (Himalayan)

What tall/narrow type of Cannabis has uplifting properties?

Sativa (Equatorial)

What does THC mimic and bind to?

Endocannabinoids and binds to CB1.

What is CBD best for?

Anxious guest / prior bad experience!

What does CBD do?

Modulates receptor activity and tempers the intoxicating effect of THC.

What affects the ECS?

Diet, stress, sleep and exercise.

Where are CB1 receptors located?

Brain and nervous system

Where are CB2 receptors located?

Peripheral system esp. immune system, but also nervous, respiratory & endocrine systems, GI, skin, kidneys, bone, heart, liver, tumor cells.

Define bioavailability.

The percentage of a pharmacologically active compound that enters the bloodstream and is able to exert an effect.

Define onset time.

How long until the effects are felt.

Define peak effect.

The length of time before the maximum effectiveness is reached - ranges from immediate to over 2 hours.

Define duration of action.

The length of time the Cannabinoids remain effective.

Define first-pass metabolism.

The processing of edibles through the liver results in the conversion delta 9 THC to 11-OH-THC, which is up to 5-10 times more potent.

What is CBN?

Degraded, aged THC → analgesia, couch lock and sedation

What are the effects of CBC?

Potent anti-depressant, analgesic, CA fighting, neuro-protective, bone growth, anti-biotic/fungal/depressant, modulates THC

What are the effects of CBG?

Euphoria, pain, hormones, inflammation, gut, bladder dysfunction, brain

What does THCV target?

Pain, tremors, metabolism, anti-psychotic, skinny weed

What is the entourage effect?

Flavonoids + Terpenes + Phytocannabinoids.

List a relaxing terpene.

Myrcene or Linalool