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Does CBD interact with blood thinners like warfarin?

My cardiologist has me on warfarin (Coumadin) for atrial fibrillation. I've been reading about CBD for anxiety and sleep, but I'm worried about interactions. My doctor isn't very familiar with cannabis. Is it safe to take CBD while on warfarin? What does the research say?

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Can my employer fire me for using cannabis legally off-duty in a legal state?

I live in Colorado and have a medical cannabis card. I use cannabis at home on weekends for chronic back pain. My employer just announced a new drug testing policy. Can they fire me even though cannabis is legal here and I have a medical card? I never use at work or come to work impaired.

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What is the actual difference between CBD and THC? Why does one get you high and the other doesn't?

I keep seeing CBD products everywhere and I'm confused. Both come from cannabis, right? Why does THC make you high but CBD doesn't? Are they the same molecule? I'm completely new to this.

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I took too much of an edible and I'm freaking out — what do I do?

I took what I thought was a normal dose of an edible (10mg) but it's been 2 hours and I feel way too high. My heart is racing, I'm anxious, and everything feels overwhelming. I'm not in danger am I? What can I do to feel better faster?

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Does cannabis help or worsen anxiety? I get conflicting information.

I have generalized anxiety disorder and I've heard both that cannabis helps anxiety and that it makes it worse. My therapist is skeptical but open-minded. What does the actual research say? Is there a way to use cannabis that's more likely to help than hurt?

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Are terpenes actually important or is it just marketing hype?

Dispensaries are always talking about terpene profiles and the "entourage effect." Is there real science behind this or is it just a way to charge more for premium products? Do terpenes actually change the experience?

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Can I travel with cannabis between two legal states?

I live in California and I'm driving to Nevada for a trip. Both states have legal recreational cannabis. Can I bring cannabis from California to Nevada in my car? What about flying between legal states?

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What are the best cannabis strains for sleep? I have chronic insomnia.

I've had insomnia for years and I'm tired of prescription sleep aids. I've tried melatonin and sleep hygiene but nothing works consistently. I'm in a legal state and want to try cannabis for sleep. What strains and products actually work? What does the science say?

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Cannabis was rescheduled to Schedule III in 2024. What actually changed?

I keep hearing that cannabis was moved from Schedule I to Schedule III. What does this actually mean in practice? Is it now federally legal? Can doctors prescribe it? What changed for regular users?

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How do I read a cannabis Certificate of Analysis (COA)? What should I look for?

My dispensary provides lab reports (COAs) for their products but I have no idea how to read them. What are the important numbers? What should I be concerned about? How do I know if a product is safe?

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