All things Cannabis
Thought we might be amused and possibly informed by a thread about anything related to cannabis, marijuana, CBD, THC, delta-8, hemp products and possibilities.
Cannabis-related news, personal experiences, therapies, science, speculation, laws, markets, etc.
(Putting this in the Lounge makes things mellower lol no need to be incredibly intellectual / logical and overheat the brain. Actually, it may be that cannabis can act like engine coolant for the brain. Anyway, its all in the mind. :starstruck: )
Cannabis-related news, personal experiences, therapies, science, speculation, laws, markets, etc.
(Putting this in the Lounge makes things mellower lol no need to be incredibly intellectual / logical and overheat the brain. Actually, it may be that cannabis can act like engine coolant for the brain. Anyway, its all in the mind. :starstruck: )
Comments (75)
I have to say Im very impressed. Buying the flowers gives you more bang-for-the-buck. Some processing is necessary though (as opposed to swallowing a pill). Im not a fan of smoking (however, Ive been experimenting with putting CBD oil into candles and breathing it in). So aside from that, Im mostly eating it. And trying to make it not taste like hot garbage lol. More experiments, such as soaking the buds in oil and apple cider vinegar which makes them taste vaguely like a salad. And of course, eating the traditional special brownies.
From what Ive read, cannabis active chemicals are fat-soluble. So i eat the hemp with lots of fats, oil, and lecithin, which helps the absorption. Bought a powerful seed / coffee grinder to make a fine powder of the buds. Soaking that in oil produces a mellower tasting product. Also good for external use. My friend had painful hand aches and cramps that prevented sleep. The CBD cream with coconut oil worked immediately.
For me, taking CBD internally produces a remarkable reduction in pain and soreness after workouts and other physical exertion. Which is wonderful, and makes me workout even more. The total effect of CBD even makes yard work fun lol.
I tried some CBD capsules and didn't notice any effects at all. However, mine came from a health shop. It is possible that some have practically no CBD at all. That is what makes it a potential hype.
I have read that there is current research on microdosing on cannabis and other psychedelics for depression. I wouldn't mind taking part in a clinical trial but I would probably need to discuss this with my GP, who would probably say, 'No'.
Thanks for your reply. Yea sounds like very low-dose capsules! And unfortunately for consumers, there are many many products that say HEMP OIL in bold letters. But unless it says CBD or Full-Spectrum Hemp oil, then it has no CBD whatsoever. Hemp oil is nutritional, but its probably not what people are looking for. When I tried the capsules, it was on par with chamomile tea or lavender. Maybe a little stronger.
But the whole hemp CBD buds (with 0% THC) are the real stuff. Ive taken small doses and large doses and very large doses. The very large doses were accidental, and just made me sleepy. It also made time come to a complete stop for a while lol. But as long as someone isnt driving after a large dose, its generally no problem. I take a SMALL dose before driving, and it seems to calm me and help me focus. CBD really cuts the urge to multitask. It gives me a wonderful and deep focus. And a relaxed mind free of anxiety. To me CBD buds are everything that I wished alcohol was and no hangover.
To be clear, Im only referring to CBD here. Ive tried delta-8 THC, but it is VERY different than CBD. CBD is predictable and calming. To me, delta-8 is wonderful but very strong and unpredictable in how it will affect me at any particular time. I only take D-8 at home, and take a small dose along with CBD to act as a buffer and counter-balance. Its like THC is Yang, and CBD is Yin. The D-8 is the icing on the cake. CBD is the cake and the whole meal. And it wont make someone fail a drug test like THC will.
Your mileage may vary. Good luck! :flower: :grin:
Imprisoning users does nothing to help their dependence. That's basic empathy.
I'd legalize marijuana and its distribution. Two important benefits of the legalisation:
1. The reduction of criminality. The supply of this soft drug is controlled by crime organisations, and this is why the prices tend to be high and the places where the people sell it are hidden. I personally think that everything would be easier if Cannabis would under the control of legal markets/authorities.
2. Collection of taxes. I think the state acts as a hypocrite here. It is legal to purchase alcohol and tobacco, when these are "drugs" that kill people oftentimes. Yet, it seems that for the State or Bureaus do not care about those deaths because they win a lot of money with the supply of both alcohol and cigarettes. Why don't they manage Cannabis in the same way? I think this issue also applies to prostitution. I just do not understand why this job is forbidden...
Quoting Jack Cummins
A good point on how to manage Cannabis: struggling against depression. I also took one of those pills and I haven't perceived anything either. I guess this happens because of the low gram proportion of Cannabis.
Yes, as you undoubtedly know quite well the laws concerning cannabis in the USA are a mish-mash, to put it politely. Some states are fully legal, some states completely illegal, some ok only for medical marijuana.
Theres also a glut of product in some states, made worse by lack of inter-state trade. But at least the national hemp legalization of 2018 (Farm Bill) opened a big and important door. Not just legalizing the proven medical health product (and non-psychoactive) CBD, but once again allowing the numerous products made from hemp.
The whole pot issue has made the concept of decriminalization well-known. This being the (very necessary) middle-ground between things that are legal, and those that are illegal. Id now agree that general society would benefit from drugs being decriminalized. Not to spread the use of hard drugs, but to help those addicted and improve society by not imprisoning a large percentage of the population. This of course has racial implications in the USA, no surprise. (Of course, some crusaders equate the mere thought of decriminalization with selling crack cocaine to kids. The notion would be laughable, if it werent so unrelenting and pernicious).
Ive read and watched much info about this topic, but theres so much there to take in. Its fascinating when considering the history, medical therapies, science, and cultural implications. One hopes that common sense is apparent to most people, and that it consequently becomes manifest. Sometimes it actually happens.
Quoting javi2541997
Yes, definitely. I totally agree. Sometimes I wonder whos making the laws the elected representatives of the people? Or the lobbyists for corporations? Logic, common sense, pragmatism, feasibility, compassion, health, etc seem very often (or always lol) to take a backseat to money, money, MONEY!
It no longer surprises me but it is still difficult to understand and accept. Actually, some things like this become MORE confusing and toxic the more you deal with it. Its almost like a food allergy. We are becoming allergic and physically / psychologically sick from bullshit (lies, hypocrisy, propaganda ).
And then find ourselves in the crossfire of opposing sides.
As youve probably read, there have been some unexpected bumps in the road developing, even in states that are fully legal regarding cannabis. The illicit trade is growing despite legality.
Again, not surprisingly, it comes down to a question of money and profits. But here Im personally a little more understanding or lenient. When the average consumer can get a legal $100 bag of weed at a dispensary, or pay $20 to buy the same amount out the back door its no surprise what the result will be. Especially with inflation and such. Most people have to save where they can. But ideally, people would buy it legally to support the businesses that are bringing the product to them, and paying taxes.
Maybe if marijuana were completely legalized nationwide in the USA (and dropping the draconian tax laws like forbidding deduction of business expenses), then the illicit trade would subside. Or at least, stop growing exponentially. Personally, Im somewhat doubtful. In any case, the states are receiving millions of dollars in tax revenue. And the people will have access to cannabis, if they so desire. :flower:
What is the situation in the country you are in? (You are from Spain, living in Japan?)
The situation of my country is this: You can hold basic grams of Cannabis in your home. I think less than 10 Gr per bag is permitted and you can harvesting it by yourself if it is just for personal purposes. You only go to jail if it is explicit used for sale.
Well, in overall terms, Cannabis is not allowed in Spain and police officers tend to be restrictive with all of them who possess marijuana. Again, this is when I see my state as a complete fool and hypocrite. Our public administration collect a lot of taxes thanks to alcohol and tobacco. These "products" kill a lot of people because of cancer and cirrhosis per year. Yet, the state collects a large amount of money through the taxes applied on the prices on them. If I were responsible for the management of the system, I'd legalize Cannabis by applying the same criteria to cigarettes, but for some reasons, Cannabis is still illegal in this century... Maybe the state doesn't see such plant as profitable as it should be!
If you only took one tablet of CBD it would be unlikely to do very much because most antidepressants take about 2 weeks to work. I took a fairly low strength and it may have taken a much higher dose to be effective, but CBD capsules are very expensive. Also, I have read that they are possibly bad for the liver. At this stage, there may be not enough evidence based research.
Before I was on a regular antidepressants I used to try a lot of over the counter medications and it was hit and miss. I did try St John's Wort and found they did make me feel less depressed but they gave me insomnia. They can give sunlight sensitivity and are dangerous to mix with some other medications, especially antidepressants.
Despite being on antidepressants I still have difficulty sleeping and it was for that reason that I tried CBD. I do often use over the counter sleeping tablets and I have found the herb passiflora which I have found worked quite well.
There was a brief time in Camden where you could get some cannabis products which were quite powerful in some cafes. I once had some cannabis cake and was tripping for several hours. But, shortly afterwards the cafe was shut down. I did take some legal highs from headshots before they were made illegal. I didn't have any problems with what I took but I think there were some really dodgy ones around because I knew a couple of people who got really sick, including someone who ended up in an intensive care unit after smoking some smokeable incense. I have heard of a recent craze of inhaling gas from gas balloons which sounds potentially dangerous.
It may be simpler if cannabis was legalized, especially as there may be more quality control rather than people having to go to dealers. One of the reasons why it may not happen is because there is all the concern about drug induced psychosis and dual diagnosis. Different people get such different effects. When I used to smoke it I did not get psychotic but I did see a lot of visual imagery on the borderline of sleep, especially if I was listening to music. I liked this though because the imagery was a source of inspiration for art work.
There are others that can be OK, such as "ashwagandha" or winter cherry. They help me, yes. But, it is just an accessory for Bromazepam. The latter is the one that really helps me to control my anxiety.
I never smoked because I have a lung disease. So, this is why (furthermore, more other fundamental facts) I demand pills of Cannabis. If I already take chemical stuff, why is it a problem to take Cannabis tabs?
Wow. Ok thanks for the lowdown. I imagined Spain would be a little more open. At least no shakedowns and jail for a joint (unfortunately has happened in USA). Whats the legality of whole hemp CBD buds with no THC? And the new analogs of THC like Delta-8? Im in the USA in a state that doesnt allow recreational marijuana. But somehow hemp and Delta-8 are legal for now lol. Probably theres a group out there that wont rest until cannabis is totally outlawed. But whiskey and cigarettes? Sure thing! Like you mentioned, the disconnect and hypocrisy are apparent to all.
Quoting javi2541997
A soul that is half West and half East. Wonderful! :flower:
Basically, Ive come to the conclusion that if the CBD hemp product one is taking doesnt look somewhat like this then its probably overpriced and likely watered-down. This is not a single serving though lol.
Glad that passiflora is working for you. I assume thats also called passionflower? I like that one too.
Ive taken melatonin for a long time. Love it. Its not much of an exaggeration to say that it may have saved my life. Especially when I was working nights and absolutely positively had to get at least 5 hours of sleep in the middle of the afternoon. Melatonin is known to produce vivid dreams. When combined with CBD, the dreams can be wild. But usually for me they are not scary nightmares, thank goodness.
But how cannabis and melatonin would interact with medications could be difficult to say, even for a medical professional. Caution is usually a good and wise approach of course.
Quoting Jack Cummins
Nice! Good to hear. Inspiration is a rare and beautiful bird that visits us when we need her. :sparkle:
A similar issue happens regarding Melatonin. I take them every night to sleep. I see it as a simple medication or dietary supplement. Yet, the European Commission only allows 1.9 milligrams for each tab/gummies. I think it is stupid and a shame...
I am aware that in the U.S. the milligrams of Melatonin can be high on the tabs, and I know some people who buy them in the American market. It is expensive because of the shipment and all... but at least they have more milligrams in their pills/gummies!
I think this would be another problem that will be discussed: how many milligrams are allowed for each Cannabis pill or tab? :chin:
Ah yes, the EU didnt factor that into my thoughts. Thanks for clearing that up. Youre right it seems to lead to some eccentric results like with the melatonin tabs. Here in the USA, Ive seen melatonin in 10mg pill sizes. A 3mg tab knocks me out for the night, with no grogginess the next morning (if I take it before 11 pm). Not sure what more than 3X that would do.
Your mention of the word gummy made me think of the cannabis candy gummies for sale. I totally understand the need for cannabis edibles. Thats how I take it. And I get the desire to mask the strong taste of the weed. Plus, these are big sellers for the small cannabis companies trying to stay afloat. But many news stories have documented the risk to children, who either mistake it for regular candy, or are curious about Mommys secret stash and why it makes her happy.
But in any case, many kids have ended up in the emergency room or hospital. I dont know what the answer is to this situation. Maybe at least changing the packaging, making it look like medicine in a safety bottle. And ditch the day-glo colors, which symbolize candy. Id welcome some more regulation on this segment of the industry because itd help everyone.
A pill of 10mg, or 3mg tabs. These are impossible to see here in Europe, and this is stupid because sooner or later the tabs with just 1 mg are insufficient. So, consumers of Melatonin like me, take two or even three to experience the effect on sleeping. I mean, I can consume the same amount as an American citizen but in reduced proportions. This is more expensive and without sense because I think it would be worthy to just sell more milligrams in the pharmacy instead of buying a lot of little tabs. :lol:
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I am also aware of their existence, but here they are sold as a dietary supplement, so I am skeptical about buying them. I think that the proportion of THC will be low and have zero effects. It could be a good remedy for non-smokers like me, but I see it as very difficult to accomplish. Maybe, the only way to inherit THC is when you are smoking pure Cannabis... who knows!
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Simple: the responsible are the parents for not caring their children! :eyes:
Look! what a joke, just 1mg and the cost is around 20 or 25 per pack. There are 50 gummies in.
This homemade cream is wonderful and in the right formulation to use in at least three distinct ways: orally taking a spoonful for calming effects, rubbing it on skin for inflammation, and using it as a candle by inserting a wick. The candle heat would turn the CBDA to CBD, dispersing in the air. (This would mellow out everyone in the room lol. :blush: Some people have successfully used CBD for pets too).
Cannabis and anxiety
Many people (like me) are interested in cannabis for reducing anxiety. It does that very capably. But there are some potential difficulties that Ive found in investigating and experimenting. The CBD sold in capsules is very weak, as people have noted above. And the capsules probably dont have the whole herb, and discard the terpenes, using CBD isolate.
For someone taking THC or smoking marijuana, there may be a risk of it actually INCREASING anxiety, especially if there is much more THC than CBD in the product one is taking. Also, Ive found that as far as edibles are concerned, the CBD takes effect much sooner than the THC. After about 15 minutes, I feel the CBD working. THC consumed orally seems to fully hit me about 3 or 4 hours later. I could see the temptation to eat more THC product accidentally because it is so slow to take effect. Then it could cause unpleasant effects. In that case, drinking lots of water helps, as does taking pure CBD for counter-balance.
So caution is needed, but also hope and persistence. I believe that cannabis can greatly help people with anxiety, as it helps me very much on a daily basis to feel calm and focused. For anxiety treatment concerning cannabis, CBD in natural flower form seems to be the key. (Adding THC in small amounts if desired). And with careful experimenting, one can find the amount that is right for their situation to reduce anxiety. :flower:
Interesting facts and I agree with your post.
I remembered you and this post in the morning when I was in the pharmacy. I saw a little box with tabs of Cannabis sativa. Like herbaceous resinous extract to be consumed by oral ingestion. It is cheap because the price of that box is 7.95 , but I cannot remember the numbers of tabs which are included in it. Maybe there are around 25 or 30. It looked like worthy to purchase, but I hadn't read the proportion of THC and CBD. I think they are tabs for dietary supplements rather than sedative, analgesic, or anti-inflammatory.
Who knows? I think I can give it a try... And see what the effects are. Just 7.95 is a good price, but at the same time, this is why I doubt for. Maybe because of being that cheap, it doesn't contain what a real tab of Cannabis should hold.
We have to keep moving forward to help people to reduce anxiety. Oh! Why aren't pharmacies allowed to sell Cannabis sativa or indica?
:flower:
The product you described seems like it might be worth considering. Especially if it looks like the best option available. I guess all this complexity regarding cannabis is probably inevitable because its a complex and wonderful plant. Add that to all the products available and it can make my head spin thinking about it all. But I think its worth the effort to wade through all the info.
Luckily, the CBD cures the anxiety from thinking too much lol. :razz:
I made a research in internet. There is an interesting link: Does cannabis cause or treat anxiety?
Some studies show that cannabis use can trigger symptoms of anxiety. However, other research shows cannabis, when used correctly, can be beneficial in treating anxiety symptoms.
[i]There are limited human clinical trials that look at cannabis to treat anxiety. However, growing evidence, from animal studies to cannabis user surveys, suggests the drug could be effective. This is particularly the case when cannabis is in CBD oil form.
A 2015 review analyzed previous research into CBD oil, stating the vast majority of the research used animal models. However, based on these studies, CBD oil could potentially reduce several anxiety disorders.
A 2018 survey looked at cannabis use in easing the symptoms of depression and anxiety. It reveals that medical cannabis users reporteda 58% reduction in anxiety and stress.[/i]
This is the path we have to follow up! :flower:
Heres another link, one about our bodys endocannabinoid system.
From Wikipedia:
Which to me seems to indicate that cannabis (and its compounds) may be providing the body with what substances should ideally be there, but through circumstances might be low or nonexistent.
(I am interpreting the basic idea, I could be oversimplifying. As the article suggests, it is very complex. Of course, anything involving neurotransmitters and such is bound to be complex).
The other day a driver next to me was honking like a loon and appeared to be close to having a meltdown. Goodness knows why Luckily, I had taken a small dose of CBD before leaving the house. Thank heavens, because normally Id be tempted to give the finger to such bad behavior. Which of course doesnt help anything, and would probably make the situation worse.
But I remained calm, even though slightly puzzled and irritated. I totally give the credit to CBD because Im just not that mature. :yum:
Maybe it was my Honk If You Love Philosophy! and Philosophers Go Deeper bumper stickers? :chin:
Duckduckgo pot memes
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Hello friend,
I decided to buy the tabs of Cannabis today. We talked about this some days ago or maybe weeks! Anyway, it is a worthy acquisition. For just 7.95 , there are rational amount of tabs/gummies.
On the other hand, these gummies are made of "Cannabis Sativa oil" and Passiflora. It is a pure natural composition. It hasn't even sugar on it. You can take 2 - 4 gummies per day. It says that it also works as a dietary supplement.
I just took one gummy. I feel calm and relaxed. It is okay to start with a low quantity at the beginning. Well, I think it was a good purchase and I am happy now. Just another component to all the pills I take in my daytime.
The effects of the gummy faded away quicker than I expected. I needed to take another one, and I feel relaxed and calm again. I think the reasonable portion is around 2 or 3 gummies per day, because one seems to be insufficient! :chin:
Did you manage to get the 'Cannabis Satva', combined with passiflora over the counter or did you have to buy it online. I even find it hard to get Passiflora in health shops.
The inclusion of Passiflora is interesting because it has mild hallucinogenic properties. On one occasion, I think that I really noticed this. Although I am inclined to borderline sleep experiences, I had an intense experience of seeing white light a couple of years ago. It was a positive experience rather than a negative one.
Hmm maybe the manufacturer doesnt want people to be tripping after they take one gummy? :starstruck: Not sure. Was that the biggest dose or milligrams that they had for sale? And Im curious if it had both CBD and THC. Anyway, glad that it was relaxing!
Yes, I think it is the biggest dose. Just 320 milligrams. It does not contain THC, only CBD. I agree with you that maybe the point of the manufacturer was not provoking hallucinations, but reducing anxiety. I think it does make people more relaxed, but the Passiflora is an important component in these gummies as well.
I took another one in the morning, and I feel very good. Not stressed or anxious. I feel chilled like relaxed on a couch reading a book. I have never smoked weed, but I guess the feeling is similar but with more notorious effects.
I look at it as a cathartic experience, like those ones people have with peyote or magic mushrooms. If I feel the experience becoming too intense, I take more CBD to soften the effects of the THC. I really like the modularity of being able to take CBD and THC separately. In the old days lol you just smoked it and whatever happened you dealt with.
My feelings now: I could live without the THC, but will keep experimenting cautiously with it. I use CBD every single day with only good effects. It helps me mentally by calming me and help me focus. Physically, it reduces pain and inflammation from exercise. Someone trying to take the CBD flowers away from me would be like trying to take a bone away from a hungry dog lol. :yum:
Sorry for delaying my response to your post! My bad! Yesterday, I was very busy...
Anyway, Anyway, I agree with you in the fact that CBD can help to reduce pain. We were debating on psychological issues, but I forgot to mention the relevance of reducing the pain in both bones and muscles. I have met a lot of people who smoked weed to reduce insufferable pain.
When you go to hospital, most of the doctors prescribe you some pills and stuff with the aim to reduce the pain. Yet, those medications tend to be insufficient with the pass of months and years. For example: I remember that my mother always suffered a big pain in her back. In the first chance, they prescribed her pills and chemical stuff, but she ended up taking Cannabis sativa pills and everything went better off.
Another hypocrisy from the part of the "system", they do not prescribe marijuana natural pills or tabs, but they recommend to take pills and chemical products that destroy your liver!
Yes, most definitely! The way CBD takes the edge off of pain amazes me. It seems to go to the root source of most pain: inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and healthy part of our bodies. But for some reason, in many of us the inflammation is hyperactive. Its like a forest fire in our body.
I guess that our modern life tends to make people vulnerable to it. Toxins everywhere! In the air, food, water, our jobs and the internet lol. There are many vitamins known to be essential for human health. Vitamins A, B, C, D, E Perhaps one day, it will be called Vitamin CBD.
Quoting javi2541997
Glad to hear that cannabis helped your mother! Wonderful. I love hearing the stories of people helped by it. The more we look, the more we seem to find concerning cannabis.
Novacaine, opioids, and steroids have their uses sometimes. But like you said the system for some strange reason (spoiler alert: money :wink: ) goes for the hard pills too often. Which causes side effects which need more treatment. Misery is good for business. It would be comical, if not for the immense suffering.
Near where I live, many small but valuable and needed hospitals have closed. In their place are huge expensive shiny monoliths. They are high-tech and powerful. But I (and many people) wonder if they are money-making institutions first, places for healing a distant second.
Exactly. This is the main point we should approach. Show the sceptics the positive effects of Cannabis when they are treated for medical purposes. It has been proven that it can help people out, but a lot of bureaucracy from the state considers its use illegal and even clinical investigation. Crazy!
The big paradox here is the fact that maintaining marijuana as illegal doesn't remove the percentage of criminality or drug dependence. To be honest, I do not see the clue of maintaining this plant in the darkness of criminal organisations.
For example, about 10 years ago the natural sweetener Stevia was becoming more known. It is no-carb and without the known risks of artificial sweeteners. Some big companies didnt want Stevia added to foods, because they might lose money. So in the USA, it was only for sale as a nutritional supplement for years.
Then magically it became legal to put into foods for sale. Coincidentally, the large food corporations that had originally blocked it were by then ready to release products with stevia. Its criminal the level of corruption that goes on for the worship of the golden idol of money. :naughty:
(From www.cnbsjournal.com : the Definitive Online Cannabis Resource) :nerd:
And for comparison an article about CBD and its effects on driving.
As the saying goes Know Thyself. Including thy level of driving impairment!
I was thinking of my previous comments recommending CBD from whole hemp flowers. I still think its a powerful health supplement. But Ive realized that the .3% (3 tenths of a percent) THC allowed in hemp CBD products might be enough to cause someone to fail a drug test. Which is not good if it causes one to lose their job. (Im speaking of USA laws in general).
Ive found that if one wants a strong CBD, with absolutely no THC, than CBD isolate is the answer. Also, its not as guaranteed THC-free as isolate, but products labeled broad-spectrum CBD have filtered out THC. Full-spectrum CBD has trace amounts.
Cannabis has a vast variety of chemical profiles, ranging from the hyper-stimulating effect of a pure Sativa, like Durban Poison, to the deeply sedative effect of a pure Indica, like Afghani Kush. Fortunately here in Canada, since legalization, it is becoming more and more feasible to identify and fine-tune these qualities through selective breeding and hybridization.
I can personally testify to the positive effects of a strain called Harlequin, which is 50/50 THC-CBD. It's amazing for reading; distracting thoughts fade and the text becomes all-encompassing.
Never tried that kind, but Ill watch for it, thanks. :smile:
But about the distracting thoughts fading definitely! When the combo of CBD and THC match my energy level just right reading can trigger deep thoughts which can spawn more deep thoughts.
And I was just reading the weather forecast!
But seriously, the thoughts seem mostly deep even later when sober which is nice.
Cannabis seems to push thoughts to deeper levels, and find connections between things that I hadnt noticed before.
Maybe everything is connected, if we could see completely.
(If the doors of perception were cleansed )
In Stephen Kings The Shining, if Jack Torrence would have had some pot to smoke, would there have been a different ending?
Maybe where the whole family happily makes snowmen outside on the hotel lawn?
And when they are inside warming by the fireplace, Wendy makes some hot cocoa with cream.
And bakes some pot brownies.
Maybe later Jack gets a little anxious because the potato chips are gone, but then he finds some pretzels and its cool.
:chin:
CBD to the rescue! :strong: :blush:
Op-art and cannabis like peanut butter and jelly. :yum:
Hello mate, how are you doing! I see that the last time you were connected was one month ago. I guess you are in a summer break, but I have some information on Cannabis that I want to share with you.
I was trying 25 % oil CBD. The portion is used at night, just before to go to bed. I bought this from a third person who works in a Tattoo shop. We both were debating about the use of Cannabis for sleep purposes, and he recommended this little jar. It is very small, indeed. I think this proportion is even legal, but I bought so secretly... :lol:
I have a problem. Despite I take the dose everything I cannot sleep very well or even it takes a lot of hours to reach the sleep. Now, I am worried because I am thinking that it has its counter-effects. Nonetheless, we are having a big damn heat wave in Spain, and maybe this is the problem and not the Cannabis itself.
If it would have counter-effects, insomnia would not be one of them, right? I guess Cannabis is far of activate our nervous system. Did you ever have an experience like this?
:smile: Hiya! Thanks for the message. Cant afford an actual summer vacation, so i just fantasize lol.
Youre right insomnia isnt a usual CBD side effect. Its possible for a particular individual Id assume. It might be activating something in your brain that then causes wakefulness maybe?
But like you said, it could be the heat or something else. Do you still take melatonin?
Hope you get some good sleep! :yawn:
Heres an article about how CBD might affect metabolism of medications.
Dont know if that might be a factor in your situation?
I slept better this night. I found a trick: Drinking Valerian tea previously to take the dose of CBD. I think it helped me because when I took it I was like... Drowsy.
Yes, I still consume melatonin but even these were not so effective due to the heat wave of the week before! Crazy.
I am happy to know that the problem was not the Cannabis oil but this hateful summer time.
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Interesting. I think I could have one of the factors because I take one pill mood medications, such as to treat anxiety. Maybe this is why - sometimes, it doesn't happen always - I wake up with fatigue or I feel dizzy during the first hours of the morning. :chin:
:grin: Ok thanks for the reply! Glad CBD is not keeping you awake at night.
But maybe as you say the dizziness might be an interaction with another medication possibly
Why is the body so complicated lol. Jerry Seinfeld said if our car needed as much maintenance as our body, wed get rid of it because of the hassle! :lol:
LMAO he nailed it! :lol:
As the saying goes everyone wants to go to heaven, but no one wants to die. :snicker:
Types of medications that commonly have a grapefruit warning
antibiotics and antimicrobials
anticancer medications
antihistamines
antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)
blood pressure medications
blood thinners
cholesterol medications
corticosteroids
erectile disfunction medications
GI medications, such as to treat GERD or nausea
heart rhythm medications
immunosuppressants
mood medications, such as to treat anxiety, depression, or mood disorders
pain medications
prostate medications
From this article. Could possibly effect other medications.
I (not a doctor) personally think cannabis is (or can be) a wonder drug and miracle medication.
Much research and experimenting needed. I volunteer to be a Guinea pig lol.
But of course caution is needed, as in the rest of life. :smile: :flower:
I agree with you. Cannabis could be very helpful to face anxiety or mood disorders. It could be interesting to mix it with other plants like Valerian or Lavender. All of this natural... I ain't a doctor either but Jeez I guess natural gummies are better than chemical stuff...
:grin: Wow, thats good to hear! Glad you are feeling good and using CBD happily.
Thats encouraging!
I feel for those people locked into medications, especially psychiatric meds.
Some of those meds (as I understand) make drastic changes in the brain, and must be either taken permanently or tapered off extremely slowly.
For examples of someone trying to unsuccessfully escape medication addiction, I wonder if public violent meltdowns (and shootings) qualify? (Tangential but important question).
I cant think of any herbal remedies that have this immense drawback.
I wonder if stronger and quicker is always better. (Our culture = Bigger! Better! New! More! )
(Probably not but theres a buttload of money to be made, and millions of depressed people
sad to say).
Good question.
I think it could be a causal factor. Given its complexity, we can never know about the meltdowns of a person who is struggling to get rid of psychiatric pills. We just briefly understand that they end up in "Drug withdrawal syndrome" and depending on each patient one could act violently.
I am not a doctor nor a psychologist, but I personally believe that those need like a "placebo" using plants or oil, for example.
Thanks for your reply! :smile:
So many of us are trying to find some mental and emotional stability maybe after years of feeling bipolar, anxious, depressed, and on and on
As another tangential but important and interrelated issue sugar / carb addiction.
This is so pervasive in our culture that strangely its almost invisible.
Kids love sugar, and many of them can burn most of the carbs off by activity and by growing taller.
But even this has its limits, as evidenced by surging child diabetes cases.
Anyone who has experienced insulin instability, and the effects on the mind and emotions knows how devastating it is.
Its ups and downs are the beginning of bipolar disorder.
For example start with a relatively happy and healthy child of ten years or so.
Add some emotional stress like parents divorce or bad grades.
Add high glycemic foods meant to soothe the pain.
Substitute a healthy diet with one loaded with sugar and white flour.
This causes blood sugar bipolar effects and vitamin deficiencies (which effect the brain as well as the body).
Try to go on a low-fat diet because fat is bad and must be the culprit.
This starves the brain of needed fats (which also stabilize insulin levels) and shifts the diet even more to the sugar and carb roller coaster.
Repeat over and over.
Add in the hormones that show up in puberty, which are almost like drugs in themselves given their powerful effects.
And on top of that, the inevitable rapid weight gain will only worsen the feelings of isolation.
Social media will tend to both magnify and distort these feelings like a stack of Marshall amplifiers in an echo chamber.
By age 16, this young adult has a great likelihood to feel unstable and act very erratically.
Maybe, if they are lucky they can repress all the stress, and achieve a delicate balance.
Maybe they seek psychological help; maybe it is forced on them because of an incident.
Here comes the drugs.
(Psychological help at one time meant counseling, therapy, etc. Now it equals many powerful psychiatric and often experimental medications).
It all starts so slowly, and gathers speed until the person is a walking car crash.
Everyone feels trapped by the situation: the child, their family, anyone close to them.
Meanwhile, corporations grow fat on the profits of misery with little backlash or protest.
It goes on and on
Exactly. Sooner or later, we urgently need help to face our mood. I discover this issue when I became mature and I started to accept that I need medication to help me out. To be honest, I do not like therapy, so that's why always tried to find another solution or option.
On the other hand, addiction to sugar is an important issue too, and I am worried about kids as much as you do. Well, it is another action by the hypocrisy of the state and corporations. I have already pointed out the big problem of alcohol and tobacco, but sugar is another one. While some get notoriously mad for consuming CBD, they allow children to become obese and letting their childish brain on the dependence of that trash... I cannot even understand this situation. Why it is allowed to eat food processing it is something that cannot behold with arguments. I wish some would have more responsibility for their decisions, but it seems that most do not care because money is more important anyway...
To be honest, when I was a teenager (around 12 or 15 years old), I thought that the people who were consumers were taking drugs out of self pleasure. I was totally wrong. I discovered with the passing of the years that it is acceptable to face life struggles, and I wish that the state would be responsible on this matter rather than just criminalize both producers and consumers.(Act with less hypocrisy, while it is permitted to consume alcohol and tobacco.)
For mental relaxation and health, cannabis seems to help me in several ways.
First is that instant reduction of anxiety, which is amazing.
It takes those thoughts running around my head like chickens, and turns them into mellow doves.
Then the focused feeling that arrives is amazing.
Maybe that is just the brain working without the buzzing of random thoughts?
Or a superpower of pot?
In any case, its most helpful psychologically to deal with whatever feelings come up, and process them in a calm positive way.
Meditation is very therapeutic, and the right amount of pot can facilitate that, helping to do it longer and deeper.
The physical pain relief encourages meditation so one can focus on thoughts, rather than aches.
And playing music with singing and instruments can be magical when everything lines up.
The right amount for me is a balance of mostly CBD, with a little THC.
I seem to get too edgy or sedated with too much THC, but everyone is different.
Ive been adding hemp-infused oil to a candle in order to benefit from the fact that heat activates both CBD and THC.
(But there are benefits from the unheated forms of CBDA and THCA).
I grind the hemp flowers into powder and douse that in grapeseed or coconut oil.
Shake it, let it sit, then put some of the green oil in a candle, with some delta-8 THC oil.
Not very smelly like a joint lol, dont like that heavy smell, and dont want to inhale lots of smoke.
This seems like a good compromise, in addition to eating a spoonful of the powder and oil.
Hello again, friend. I have some interesting news which I recently read. Have you ever taken CBD after eating? I decided to start taking CBD after lunch because the following scientific paper motivated me to do so. Here is the main web page: CBD Blog
[i]Should You Take CBD Oil Before or After Meals? There is research that found taking CBD oil with high-fat foods can increase CBD bioavailability. One study reported that bioavailability can be increased four-fold by taking CBD with a high-fat and high-calorie meal compared to taking CBD on an empty stomach.
The reason is that cannabis cannabinoids are lipid-soluble, so taking the CBD oil with or in foods with dietary lipids like butter, whole milk or vegetable oil increases bioavailability. You can also take CBD oil mixed with oil like sesame oil to increase bioavailability. Researchers found the primary mechanism for the increased bioavailability is due to the transport of the CBD via the intestinal lymphatic system rather than the liver.[/i]
I have put in practice the scientific research, and I can say that it is better for me to take CBD after lunch rather than in the night just before to go to sleep. It is difficult to explain, but it is true that the biodiversity kicks in harder. I mean, it feels more active in my nervous system and the relax comes quickly and efficiently. :up:
I have found the same conclusion that fats really make cannabis absorb better in the body.
I wonder if some CBD gets stored in the fat cells to be used later when needed most?
Like a secret stash. :snicker:
As long as the person shows up for work ready and sober, whats the problem?
People have been going to work Monday after getting tipsy or drunk on the weekends for over 3,000 years. :lol:
Heres an article that suggests some overdue changes are beginning to happen.
It was fun growing up and remains a fine way to pass or enhance the time if you really needed to I suppose. Whether due to the brain fog, racing or unusual thoughts, or the fact they check to make sure, it's fallen out of favor with me personally in recent years.
Cannabis in Canada: Debunking myths about the real impacts of legalization
[sup] Michael J Armstrong · The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023[/sup]
Public "don't drink and drive" ads have been supplemented with "don't smoke and drive" ads. The report doesn't really have anything drastic, though kids might need attention (that's my main takeaway).
On the other hand ...
New Zealand passes world-first tobacco law to ban smoking for next generation
[sup] Tess McClure · The Guardian · Dec 13, 2022[/sup]
Oddly enough perhaps, both legislative efforts make some sense.
Thanks for the informative articles! Yes, caution is always a good thing.
Especially with driving, and THC candy gummies around kids. :up:
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Wanted to try it for laughs and out of curiosity, and also if I needed to go completely THC free (shudder! :lol: ) for getting a job that demanded complete squareness lol.
I tried a home THC test recently and failed, and I have only been consuming CBD hemp that was below the .3% THC legal limit.
Probably cuz i was taking two heaping spoons per day!
You can definitely feel a nice buzz from legal hemp which is nice, but caution is understandably needed.
About the CBD isolate
Wow, I really like it! The CBD isolate powder is by its nature extremely powerful, so must be diluted somehow.
Cannabis is fat-soluble, and is absorbed better when consumed with fats, so I diluted it in oil.
Its great for a quick mellow-out and pain relief. I can exercise a lot more, because it relieves the soreness that would normally force me to take several days off to recover.
When dissolved in vegetable oil (MCT, grapeseed, olive etc) is has no taste except from the oil.
So put the CBD + oil in a dropper bottle, its so easy to take a little dose without gagging on the strong hemp taste.
(Im partial to edibles or also putting CBD oil in a candle. Dont like the traditional smoking method).
I even take a couple drops in the middle of the night, when my mind is spinning while trying to solve every problem in the universe lol.
CBD isolate powder highly recommended by this amateur mystical pothead.
Buying in bulk saves 70% or more off the overpriced stuff thats generally for sale.
Im still learning about all the many wonderful varieties of cannabis for sale
Its confusing sometimes, with all the labels, terminology, laws etc.
Learning about cannabis is really a joint effort. :snicker:
Full spectrum CBD is made from hemp flower buds, and has trace amounts of THC (or more), and thus may show up on a drug test.
Broad spectrum CBD is made from pure CBD isolate (if the package labeling is correct) and will not show up on a drug test.
Article about the CBD variations here.
The answer is thankfully YES, it can.
The buzz is different and mellower, but enough to really get in a good relaxed state of mind to play music, meditate, concentrate
Less giggling, spacy-ness, and munchies than with anything that has even trace amounts of THC.
Ive read and experienced that CBD actually suppresses the appetite.
Who needs a prescription drug like Wegovy? :razz:
But pure CBD seems to offer a very calm, focused, and enjoyable experience.
Pain relief and inflammation reduction is a wonderful cherry on top.
Your mileage may vary
And as a side benefit, overdoing alcohol consumption has absolutely no attraction to me now.
(Though I completely understand the need people have to take the edge off and to lose themselves for a while )
CBD / THC are an intriguing Yin / Yang combo
I know that some people wish or need to avoid THC at certain times, for various reasons.
THC is very powerful, of course.
But CBD (as is well-known) has medical and psychological benefits for almost everyone.
Even pets can chill on CBD. :halo:
Im surely not the first to say so, but I think we are trained and encouraged to consume as much as possible.
From another recent thread, I wrote:
https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/comment/880208
So each of us from waking consciousness as a child probably finds themselves as vaguely lonely and feeling like an outsider, at least some of the time.
Those happy times and feelings are held onto, almost desperately, if the stress and confusion seem to keep increasing.
If your parents are divorcing, and the bullies find you an easy target, and you cant afford nice clothes
Its easy to seek something to feel better something trusted and good, and available.
Lets say its food, sweets, pizza, and such
So you eat some of that and you feel better. You eat more and feel relief.
You eat even more and you wonder if youve overdone it, since you are gaining weight and dont feel so healthy.
Your blood sugar levels go up and down erratically, making you feel lethargic and moody.
Maybe something else will help?
You maybe think that some alcohol will do the trick
(You can probably see where this is heading )
OK smartypants how would cannabis be any better or different than those things mentioned above?
Well what if cannabis (either CBD alone, or in combination with some THC) could possibly help someone simply feel good to be alive?
To alleviate the anxiety for a few hours?
To hear the birds chirping as though youre hearing it for the first time as a child?
What if it just a pinch of that odd little plant from outer space helps you not so much
escape reality, as accept reality?
What if?
What then?
:chin:
I believe this answers (inter alia..):
Quoting 0 thru 9
The other, more important, is that it is integrative. Generally, other vices can't readily be incorporated into a productive and working lifestyle (i speak from rather embarrassingly intense experience across multi-drug additions). Cannabis can provide the opposite effect for some, a non-effect (in this sense) for others, and for a small group, can cause the same issues that are standard with other substances and habits. I think for a huge number of people Cannabis does little more than shut up the inner critic for a bit. Gives some room to work on things without hte fight/flight response.
Thanks for your reply! :smile:
Yes, thats an excellent point it interacts differently with each person. Even for me, CBD with a little THC wont be exactly the same every time. Im learning to accept that. I think it does what it needs to.
Sometimes theres a flood of feelings that are very intense, almost like waking from an emotional dream. It can be unpleasant, but now I call it cathartic and that helps. The feelings had to come out. Im like most guys a little emotionally constipated lol. Cannabis opens the doors to my own mind and heart. I dont know how, but it does its thing and makes me a better person. :sparkle:
Haha I might have to amend that somewhat premature statement.
100% pure CBD is wonderful, it reduces anxiety and stress levels while stopping pain and inflammation.
Its great when you dont want any giggles or spacy feelings like with THC.
But now after trying it extensively while stopping THC, I wouldnt call it a buzz.
Id just call it relaxation and pain reduction and enhanced mental focus.
I think before when I made the initial judgment, I still had some THC circulating.
After a week using only CBD, I felt fine except for this odd nagging feeling that I was having difficulty really experiencing feelings, thoughts, and ideas like I did when using small doses of THC hemp oil.
I felt slightly separated from my deeper self, if that makes any sense.
After a year and a half of using it, Id become so used to having a flow of creativity and feelings that when it slowed to a trickle, I really missed it.
So now Im back to using just enough THC to get in the zone, along with plenty of CBD.
And that feels just about right. :smile:
(Your mileage may vary lol).
Japan Government Opens Public Comment Period for Cannabis Reform
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But we have to be careful in Tokyo...
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If anyone here is curious about specific effects or what helps with what (like clarity vs couchlock), https://strains.uk/ is where I usually look. It breaks down what different strains are used for, especially in a medical context