Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive compound of cannabis and exerts its psychoactive and analgesic effects mainly by its partial agonist activity at the endogenous cannabinoid (endocannabinoid) receptors, cannabinoid receptors type 1 (CB1) and type 2 (CB2)
Patients should always consult with their doctor before using medical cannabis and should only obtain it through legal channels.Although THC, the main component of cannabis responsible for euphoria and dependence, comprises 50% of the cannabinoids in equimolar THC and CBD oro-buccal sprays, dependence may be negligible with medicinal use of these products due to a higher level of CBD that antagonizes the psychotropic and anxiogenic activity of THC.
CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is a compound found in hemp and marijuana plants. Unlike THC, the compound that gets users high, CBD is non-psychoactive
THC is illegal in Australia for recreational use, but it is legal for medical use with a prescription from a doctor. THC is being used to treat numerous conditions, such as chronic pain, cancer-related symptoms, seizures, anxiety, and more.
Patients should always consult with their doctor before using medical cannabis.