Jonge, Rian de (2021) Back to the good old marijuana. Bachelor's Thesis, Life Science and Technology.
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Abstract
Selective breeding of cannabis plants has resulted in an increased potency of cannabis products available in many countries, including the Netherlands. Concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) have increased, while concentrations of cannabidiol (CBD) have declined. The changing nature of cannabis has transformed them into a hard drug and can be considered a dangerous trend. Cannabis use leads to an increased risk of developing schizophrenic symptoms due to the actions of THC on the endocannabinoid system. This risk is increased with frequent use and use of high potency cannabis. Moreover, individuals with a genetic predilection to develop schizophrenia are more prone to crave for the highest potency of cannabis and are more likely to become heavy users. So, the trend of increasing THC concentrations in cannabis is a risk factor for all people and especially worrisome for individuals with a predisposition for schizophrenia. CBD can counteract THC and the use of cannabis containing both THC and CBD can be protective against THC-induced psychotic symptoms. Due to the hunt for increasing potency cannabis, favoring THC over CBD, the natural antipsychotic properties of CBD have been eliminated from cannabis. This has considerable public health implications and shows the importance of raising public awareness of the risks associated with high-potency cannabis. Instead of portraying Nederwiet as the best marijuana there is, we should go back to the good old marijuana.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor's Thesis) |
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| Supervisor name: | Scheurink, A.J.W. |
| Degree programme: | Life Science and Technology |
| Thesis type: | Bachelor's Thesis |
| Language: | English |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Apr 2021 08:35 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Apr 2021 08:35 |
| URI: | https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/24185 |
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