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Background
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Cannabis may be introduced in any number of ways:
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Oral/Sublingual (tinctures, concentrates)
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Inhalation (smoking, vaporizing)
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Transdermal (salves, creams, patches)
Background – Food Products
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Cannabinoids are
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Fat Soluble
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Must be heated to convert acids to neutrals
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Edible products are becoming a preferred method of dosing
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Effects are delayed and are longer lasting due to slower
absorption
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Strength depends on concentrations used
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Bioavailability becomes more complex as matrix becomes
more complex