Synthetic Cannabinoids

Synthetic Cannabinoids

What's the difference between plant cannabinoids and synthetics?

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Synthetic cannabinoid binds with high potency to the CB1 receptor — about 10-20x higher than THC.
Going by names like Spice and K2, synthetic cannabinoids are largely a result of prohibition.
10 ways that scientists are targeting the endocannabinoid system with synthetic drugs.
vape pen safety
Vape pens are a trendy and discrete. But, commonly used thinning agents are harmful when heated and inhaled.
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A neuroscientist critiques the New York Times report on "Spice," an illicit synthetic cannabinoid.

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