PSYC 1250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Anandamide, Cannabinol, Cannabaceae
10 Dec 2016
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High potential for abuse and no medicinal benefits. Decreased prevalence of believers in prohibiting it, increased prevalence of legalizations supporters. 29 states have currently legalized medical marijuana. Can increase state revenue through sales taxes on marijuana. Can help with ptsd, decrease seizures, decrease ocular pressure in glaucoma patients, etc. (big idea-- many medicinal benefits) 9 states have currently legalized recreational marijuana. Cannabidiol has medicinal properties, not a high. Marijuana has more than 80 types of phytocannabinoids. Indica and hybrid forms of the plant are also prevalent. Humulus lupulus (hops)- member of the cannabaceae family. In the 60s and 70s blunts had 1-2% thc increased concentration in present day as a result of demand for high. Hydroponic growth conditions reason for thc levels. Sinsemilla marijuana- female unpollinated plant (no seeds) Hydroponic- optimal growth conditions (light, water, etc. ) Pure buds can range from 9. 6-24% of pure thc. Hashish bar- resin from cannabis plant pressed together into a bar.
