Not all marijuana is created equal. We know delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the chemical responsible for the euphoric effects of marijuana, but it’s far from the only substance in there. The second most important compound in cannabis is cannabidiol (CBD), and many young people think CBD balances out the anxiety-inducing side effects of THC.

But a new study appearing in JAMA Network Open suggests, in fact, that it’s quite the opposite. Eighteen adults who had abstained from marijuana use for at least a month participated in this trial. In random order, separated by at least a week, they ate some special brownies. With CBD on board the THC concentration rises higher faster. Individuals rated the ‘drug effect’ higher with the combo. But, interestingly, the ‘pleasant’ drug effect didn’t change much, while the unpleasant effects were substantially higher.

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https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/988181?src=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_230216&uac=68052BT&impID=5173218

Full study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2801352