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THC-containing e-cigarettes were deemed responsible for the 2019–20 vaping lung illness outbreak in North America that led to 68 deaths and was linked to vitamin E acetate in the e-liquid. [10] Misuse and accidents increase risks [ 11 ] such as nicotine poisoning , [ 12 ] [ 13 ] contact with liquid nicotine , [ 14 ] and fires caused by ...
In the early 2000s, synthetic cannabinoids began to be used for recreational drug use in an attempt to get similar effects to cannabis. Because synthetic cannabinoid molecular structures differ from THC and other illegal cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids were not technically illegal.
Frequently reported brand names of THC and nicotine-containing e-cigarette or vaping products reported by patients with lung injury — Illinois and Wisconsin, 2019 [69] Inhalation of chemicals or substances is considered to be the main cause of the lung illnesses. [70] Counterfeit cannabis cartridges are being sold to users at a reduced cost. [71]
Developing cannabis use disorder is also a possibility when using marijuana, Kelm says. “Addiction, or cannabis use disorder, develops in about 10% of users,” he says.
A dried cannabis flower. The short-term effects of cannabis are caused by many chemical compounds in the cannabis plant, including 113 [clarification needed] different cannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinol, and 120 terpenes, [1] which allow its drug to have various psychological and physiological effects on the human body.
In Phase III trials, the most common adverse effects were dizziness, drowsiness and disorientation; 12% of subjects stopped taking the drug because of the side effects. [57] Dronabinol (brand names Marinol and Syndros) is a delta-9-THC containing drug for treating HIV/AIDS-induced anorexia and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. [58]
Dr. Phil has given a lot of advice during his 17 years on daytime TV, but his recent comments on marijuana drew outrage from some viewers. The talk show host, whose real name is Phil McGraw, made ...
A 2012 review of cannabis use and dependency in the United States by Danovitch et al said that "42% of persons over age 12 have used cannabis at least once in their lifetime, 11.5% have used within the past year, and 1.8% have met diagnostic criteria for cannabis abuse or dependence within the past year. Among individuals who have ever used ...