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Learn about the differences between hemp and marijuana, the benefits of CBD, the Farming Act of 2018, and the potential medical uses of cannabis. Explore the various cannabinoids and their effects on the body.
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Hemp is Cannabis Dr. Jeffrey Tucker 11620 Wilshire Blvd. #710 Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-444-9393 www.DrJeffreyTucker.com www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Schedule 1-5 drugs • Examples of substances listed in Schedule I:Marijuana (cannabis) • Heroin • LSD • Peyote (mescaline) • Methaqualone (Quaalude) • 3,4-methylenedioxymeth amphetamine (“ecstasy”) • “bath salts” • Schedule 2: Vicodin, Cocaine, Meth, OxyCodin, Adderall • Schedule 3: Tylenol with Codeine, Steroids, Ketamine, Testosterone • Schedule 4: Xanax, Valium, Darvon, Ativan, Ambien, Traumadol • Schedule 5: Robitussin AC, Lomotil, Motofin, Lyrica www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Hemp vs Marijuana • Both are considered Cannabis sativa but there is a distinction between hemp and marijuana. • Marijuana contains significant amounts of the psychoactive phytocannabinoid known as THC. • Industrial Hemp is cultivated very differently and has very little if any THC after extraction. • Cannabidiol (CBD) - the non-psychoactive component of marijuana. • Hemp CBD products can technically come from either cannabis plant – it just really boils down to being below that magic number of 0.3% of THC in the product. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
PhytocannabinoidsMarijuana vs Hemp • Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) • Psychoactive • Has medicinal value • Cannabidiol(CBD) • Not Psychoactive • Has anxiety relieving properties • Antagoniseseffects of THC • Has medicinal value www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Farming Act • Hemp Farming Act of 2018 became law December 20, 2018 removing hemp (defined as cannabis with less than 0.3% THC) from Schedule I controlled substances and making it an ordinary agricultural commodity. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Farm Bill passed but the FDA… • Hemp (contains no more than .03% THC) has been removed from the Government’s Controlled Substance Acts. • However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved CBD’s use in food or beverages. • The FDA controls the regulation of Cannabidiol (CBD), NOT the Farm Bill. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Depending on where you live, you may be able to obtain a medical cannabis card for conditions like: • Alzheimer's – interference with amyloid plaque formation • Glaucoma – lowers intraocular pressure • Multiple sclerosis – may relieve painful muscle contractions • Crohn's Disease/IBD - enhanced gut permeability • Adverse effects of chemo/Anorexia – appetite-stimulating effects • PTSD – improvement in symptoms, undergoing further research • Arthritis – e.g. RA & OA; pain reduction & improvement in mobility • Epilepsy – e.g. Darvet’s Syndrome • Chronic pain HelloMDwith Brightfield Group. Usage study. 2017. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
CANNABINOIDSEndocannabinoid system (ECS)Phytocannabinoids (Flowers)Synthetic cannabinoids ECS plays a critical role in most major functions of the body… inflammation motor control and coordination memory and learning anxiety and stress reward and addiction... and a lot more. Globally, the ECS is primarily involved in maintaining balance in the body (homeostasis). There are many conditions associated with reduced levels of endocannabinoids in the body…that’s why we take it from flowers! www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Cannabinoids • Cannabinoids occur naturally in cannabis. • Some have not even been identified. • Only recently has anyone been able to extract enough of any of them in a quantity worth studying. Each one has a different effect, and they have still other effects in combinations. • Cannabinoids or combinations of them may turn out to be important therapeutic treatments. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Inhalation is the fastest method, with peak blood levels achieved within 5-20 minutes. Oral ingestion is slower because cannabinoids go through the gastrointestinal tract before entering the blood stream.
PubMed.gov THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) CBD (Cannabidiol) Non-psychoactive Analgesic Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant Anti-emetic Anxiolytic Anti-psychotic Anti-convulsant/spasmotic Anti-epileptic Immunomodulatory Neuroprotective Decrease THC psychoactivity • Psychoactive • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antioxidant • Anti-emetic • Euphoric • Anti-neoplastic • Anti-spasmodic • Anti-tremor • Appetite Stimulant www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
THC Side Effects • Anxiety • Paranoia • Tachycardia • Sedation/sleepiness • Dizziness www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Cannabinoid Receptors • CBD can increase levels of the body’s own naturally-produced cannabinoids (known as endocannabinoids) by inhibiting the enzymes that break them down. • CB1, CB2 • Ananadamide, FAAH www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Terms - Hemp • CBD - is from flower only. • Hemp oil - a carrier oil made from seed and/or stalk. • Full spectrum – is from the whole (full) plant. • Isolate– extracts are rendered down to a single molecule – CBD using a variety of post processing steps. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Labeling • Hemp extract is code word for CBD (ex. 28 mg per 1 ml serving) • Hemp seed is made from the seed and virtually no CBD; they contain omega 3 & 6 • Hemp oil is a carrier or base that they are using - does not have CBD • Hemp stalk is a source of many beneficial phytocannabinoids • Phytocannabinoidmay contain some CBD • CBDA – cannabinoid; you won’t know how much is CBD unless you test it. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Labels • Hemp oil • Isolates • “whole plant, full spectrum hemp oils and extracts containing naturally occurring cannabinoids” www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Drug TestingWhat does all this mean? • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) guidelines. • Drug tested through urine for THC. • THC is responsible for marijuana’s psychoactivityand euphoria. • A consumer who uses a high-quality, scientifically vetted hemp-based product at the standard serving size is highly unlikely to test positive for THC. • Extremely high doses may result in a positive urine screen. • Consumers need to be fully informed of the specific regulations posed by their employers. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Is it legal for Chiropractors to use marijuana- and hemp-derived products? • It depends on where the doctor practices, and on the type of (topical, tincture, etc.) product he or she intends to use. • Whether marijuana is legal for medical, recreational or both types of use, there are myriad laws regarding the use of THC-containing products—and in some states, no regulations specifically addressing topicals, tinctures, etc. • Therefore, Chiropractors must obtain information directly from their state. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
CVS in the CBD business • More than 800 stores in Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and Tennessee now offer CBD products. • “These products include topicals such as creams, sprays, roll-ons, lotions and salves. We are not selling any CBD-containing supplements or food additives. We have partnered with CBD product manufacturers that are complying with applicable laws and that meet CVS’s high standards for quality,” CVS statement. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Challenges www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Summary • FDA has taken the position that CBD is not a dietary supplement. • IND’s pertain to purified CBD. • Industrial Hemp stalk oil is a wholesome food with a naturally occurring entourage. • DEA regulations require THC content to be <0.3%. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Summary • Evidence proves that cannabidiol(CBD) is an effective medication for a number of medical conditions. Therefore, it would seem logical for those in the chiropractic community to embrace these forms of treatment because they are effective. • As more evidence is discovered that CBD will help a tremendous amount of people who need help, it would be logical for it to be used as a legitimate treatment. • It will be employed as a valid option in an ever-growing number of situations. • CBD may be one of the largest components found in a rather substantial percentage of medical treatments of the future. www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
Social Concerns? • Based on what is known about the safety of products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, are there particular safety concerns that Chiropractors should consider? • What should the Chiropractic Boards consider regarding its regulatory oversight? www.DrJeffreyTucker.com
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