Cannabis-Hemp mixed products sold everywhere! Doctor worried about THC, brain damage, mental health risk

Cannabis-Hemp mixed products sold everywhere! Doctor worried regarding THC, brain damage, mental health risk

Today (February 24, 2022) reporters reported that on February 23 the past Addiction Study Center (Essa.) in collaboration with Office of Health Promotion Support Fund (STI) organized a conference on the Center for Study of Addiction Problems (EQ) : for the development of research potential. And academics on addiction, the 9th through the ZOOM system, by revealing the results of a survey of products in the market that contain cannabis and hemp mixtures of Thailand and experiences abroad.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ratsamon Kalayasiri, MD. The director of the EDUC, said that Thailand has now removed cannabis from the drug list. and is awaiting legislation to control Except for the extract THC (THC), more than 0.2 percent is still considered a drug, which 8 percent of people who have used marijuana for a long time. Especially children will have problems from marijuana. A survey of the ERA at the end of 2021 found that regarding 1.89 million Thai people aged 18 years and over, or 4.3 percent, have used marijuana. This is up from 2020, when the survey estimates 1 million cannabis users were used by Thailand, as some parts of the use of cannabis are allowed in Thailand.

Assoc. Prof. Kuakarun, teacher send Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry Faculty of Science Chulalongkorn University said that nowadays young people like to sit and talk. or work for a long time in the drink shop So there’s more chance to try cannabis-infused beverages. Currently, he and his team are studying the amount of THC. in beverages sold in the store They collected 30 samples of cannabis-infused beverages in stores in Bangkok, both tea and milk. Compare with the announcement attached to the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) regarding the criteria for allowing the substance to contain THC. It is an ingredient in beverage packaging not more than 0.015 mg per 100 ml. The preliminary results found that Some samples found that the peak of THC exceeded the threshold. Some examples were not found. But the preliminary conclusion was found that 70 percent were still in the criteria announced by the Ministry of Health. As for studies abroad such as Europe, Italy, etc., the product with the highest THC content was found hemp tea or hemp.

side Asst. Prof. Srirat Lapyai An independent researcher said A survey of the online market in Thailand from 2021-2022 found that there are now a large number of cannabis-containing products, including cannabis, cannabis, confectionery, jelly, beverages, cough syrups, ready-made 4×100 beverages, cannabis in e-cigarettes, and others. The most popular in 2021 are the cough syrup form, 46 percent, lean drinks 22 percent, marijuana 11 percent, jelly drunk 10 percent, drunken mushrooms 6%. The packaging has been revised to make it more attractive. to see that marijuana is a lovely product that is nice to use, creating the belief that it is harmless Especially for online sales, the control, inspection, and registration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are exaggerated. There are sales promotions, promotions, price reductions, free delivery, etc., and influencers are also used to communicate reviews, YouTuber and franchise sales to expand the market, etc. Even if it’s unlocked, it still needs to be checked. and create good knowledge, otherwise Thai society will be very scary

while Asst.Prof.Dr. Sahaphum Srisuma Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University said that THC to be active must be heated. including dissolves well in fat. Up to 82% of pneumonia in e-cigarette users is caused by marijuana.

“When looking at the ingredients in various food products It’s been found that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t allow it at all, but states can issue their own requirements. Some states have a safe short-term dosage of no more than 5 milligrams, but this doesn’t guarantee long-term effects. For example, an average cookie contains 20 milligrams, it’s recommended to eat a quarter of a piece of jelly bear. There are 10 mg per piece, 250 mg per piece of brownies, and there is a recommendation to eat small amounts to see the results. Do not repeat the dose because it can lead to an overdose of cannabis. but in practice The behavior of people is not divided like that. Compared to cookies in Thailand, one cookie was found to contain 0.498 per cent of cannabis by weight, medium was 0.00996 per cent, equivalent to 99 milligrams, which was five times more than US cookies. Therefore, there is a picture of people eating cookies and going to the hospital (hospital), except for people who use marijuana or use them until they are mastered. The newcomer takes a risk. hospital, which last year Australia had a mother and son order cookies to eat but the five-year-old suddenly screamed. Butter contains cannabis. but to cook by myself I don’t know how it was mixed with marijuana that was served to customers,” said Asst. Prof. Dr. Sahapoom.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Sahapoom said, therefore, asked if Thailand was ready. However, in the past, there was also news that she was tricked into eating marijuana brownies, causing dry throat, hallucinations, blurred vision, and friends had to take her to the doctor. which is not just picking the wrong but are used for hidden benefits

That’s the short term effect. The long-term outcome was Mental illness increased 3.9 times, suicide increased 2.5 times, marijuana dependence increased by 10 per cent, school age increased to 17 per cent. There are also learning difficulties, short attention span, and memory problems. Even if it has been discontinued for up to 6 years, the rational use of the brain has not returned. Arterial stenosis of the arms and legs Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of acute and chronic ischemic heart disease associated with testicular and lung cancer. And there are also more fatal crashes in the United States. In addition, it is not known whether insurance will pay or not. case of marijuana detection It may also affect the consideration of accepting work,” Asst. Prof. Dr. Sahapoom said.

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