Every medication has one or more active ingredients that are responsible for the drug’s efficacy. For example, the active ingredient in Tylenol is acetaminophen, which works to relieve pain and bring down fevers. The active ingredients in marijuana, or Cannabis, are called cannabinoids. There are numerous cannabinoids, but two of the most heavily studied are THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol). The question if you’re a Massachusetts medical marijuana patient is, which one works better?
Which Cannabinoids in Marijuana (Cannabis) Do What?
Before comparing the medical merits of CBD and THC, let’s cover some basic points about the differences and similarities between these two substances.
WHICH IS MORE EFFECTIVE FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENTS, THC OR CBD?
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