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Cannabis / Explained

What is Cannabis?

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Overview

Cannabis refers to a genus of flowering plants known for their psychoactive and medicinal properties, with its components (cannabinoids like THC and CBD) used for recreational, therapeutic, and industrial purposes. Its legal status, medical applications, and economic impact are subjects of ongoing debate, research, and policy changes worldwide.

Current status

Cannabis is currently classified as Dormant. Dormant means there has been no significant new coverage recently. Peak interest was on Mar 21, 05:03 PM.

Recent events

  • A cannabis compound shows promise in combating Alzheimer's disease by reducing brain inflammation

    Mar 20, 02:46 PM · Alzheimer's Disease Research & Treatment

    New research suggests that a specific cannabis compound could be effective in fighting Alzheimer's by its ability to calm inflammation in the brain.

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