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Peterson, Kathleen
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2022-04
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The topic of cannabis has been a taboo subject since the War on Drugs began decades
ago. The use of cannabis in the medical setting has become more and more prominent, as it has
been found to have multiple helpful properties. Cannabis is also known as marijuana and these
two terms may be used interchangeably throughout this paper. There are two components in
cannabis that may be mentioned throughout this literature review. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC) is considered the psychoactive component, while Cannobidiol (CBD) is nonpsychoactive.
Psychoactive substances are things that affect brain function and cause changes in
mood, thoughts, and behaviors (National Institute, n.d). Although the research is limited,
marijuana has been found to help people who are diagnosed with epilepsy, as well as people who
suffer from chronic pain (Safakish et al., 2020).