Estrogen And Cannabis - Today's Concentrated Pot Risky Business For Women

There are sex differences in the development of tolerance to THC, the key active ingredient in cannabis, according to a new paper.  Psychology professor Rebecca Craft of Washington State University believes that estrogen levels are why female rats are at least 30 percent more sensitive than males to the pain-relieving qualities of THC and develop tolerance to THC more quickly. These sensitivities could increase vulnerability to negative side effects like anxiety, paranoia and addiction. Many unknowns read more

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