The scene reminds me of sitting around a table of craftsmen spliff builders, all nerdily discussing hydroponics, sativa strains and THC levels.
And everyone was rated for cigarette and alcohol use pot smokers drunk more and the study controlled for these.Although THC takes its toll on several parts of the brain, animal studies of prolonged exposure to the compound have shown that two regions the amygdala and nucleus accumbens are especially likely to be affected.
It should carry clear labels showing its tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, just as cans of beer display their alcoholic strength consumers should know what they are smoking.
Sadly for recreational users, though, the dose of THC required was very specific.
Work is proceeding on how to add information on things like each variety's content of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active chemical in cannabis.Mr Kennedy says Privateer has received over 200 investor pitches since November: potential acquisitions include a testing lab and a clothing company.
Unlike oral THC, its vapour is easily absorbed and acts quickly.
A similar approach has been taken in the Netherlands, where several herbal cannabis products are available, including Bedrocan (19 percent THC) and Bedrobinol (12 percent THC).
In each of the trials, patients experienced a reduction in pain intensity at THC concentrations of 3.9 percent or higher.
The active ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which constitutes 10 to 15 percent of hashish; marijuana has less.
The cannabis plants cultivated for CanniMed are grown under carefully controlled conditions, and the drug is standardized to contain approximately 12.5 percent THC.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), active constituent of marijuana and hashish that was first isolated from the Indian hemp plant (Cannabis sativa) and synthesized in 1965.
