Parsons, PhD, MPH , associate professor in the division of health policy and management at University of Minnesota, told Healio
In extreme cases, abruptly discontinuing use can result in severe symptoms, which can be fatal if unaddressed
It can be up to 18 feet tall, yields few buds or cannabinoids, and is mostly comprised of a dense core stem that can be processed into fiber, plastic, or hundreds of other consumer products
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As mentioned above, it activates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), triggering dopamine release in the mesolimbic system, a mechanism similar to other addictive drugs like heroin and cocaine