Instead of taking painkillers, smoke a joint? In fact, the two cannabinoids it contains, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC for short, and cannabidiol, or CBD for short, have several medically useful effects. There are still many unanswered questions, such as the correct dosage for the various diseases, and THC can make you “high” and also dependent (CBD, on the other hand, cannot). Nevertheless, cannabis is now available on prescription for certain diseases – not only in flower form and as an extract, but also as a finished medicinal product.
What does cannabis do to our body? – Health
