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Tetrahydrocannabinol, one of the main compounds in cannabis, has been found to reduce the severity of depression.

• Hunger • Paranoia—extreme fear of something imagined We’ll talk more about side effects a little later. But as we’ll look at in this book, THC may also: • Reduce inflammation • Control seizures • Lessen depression symptoms • And more CBD CBD is the second most common substance that makes up marijuana. By itself, it doesn’t have negative mental effects like THC. Studies have shown that CBD can help: • Reduce inflammation • Reduce anxiety • Reduce pain • Control seizures

• Protect the nerves • Help people relax

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