Cannabis Act
What government Act took cannabis from being a schedule 1 drug to being legalized and regulated?
The Cannabis Act
What is THC's effect on the body?
It has a psychoactive effect
Does CBD cause a "high"?
NOPE!
What are Terpenes?
Terpenes are what give cannabis its signature scent
What month and year did the Act in question 3 become active?
October 2018
What is a safe amount of THC?
10mg is considered safe anything over is considered a high dose.
List 3 positive effects of CBD as discussed in the presentation?
-Pain relief
-Improve sleep
-Decrease anxiety
What is one terpene scent mentioned in the presentation?
CITRUS
FRUITY
LAVENDER
EARTHY
and CHEESE!
What is the definition of a schedule 1 drug?
A drug that has no current medicinal use and has a high potential for abuse.
What are 3 adverse effects of THC?
-Paranoia
-Panic
-Increases heart rate
What is considered a safe dose of CBD?
1500mg in 1 day
What causes weed products to have different scents?
Different combinations of terpenes
What 2 main things changed for cannabis because of the Cannabis Act?
It was legalized and highly regulated
What does THC stand for?
Tetrahydrocannabinol
What does CBD stand for?
Cannabidol
How many terpenes are unique to the cannabis plant?
80-120
What 5 strict regulations were put on cannabis because of the Cannabis Act?
Production, Distribution, Sale, Import/Export, Possession
What is the use of THC in Massage Therapy?
NO USE
THC BAD
List 3 possible adverse effects of CBD use
-Nausea
-Irritability
-Sleepiness
What does the terpene Myrcene do?
Increases cell permeability allowing cannabinoids to be absorbed faster