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dronabinol

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Noun1.dronabinol - psychoactive substance present in marijuana; used therapeutically to control nausea associated with cancer therapy
consciousness-altering drug, mind-altering drug, psychoactive drug, psychoactive substance - a drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions


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Dronabinol: A synthetic version of tetrahydrocannabinol (Marinol), currently used as an appetite stimulant in cancer and AIDS patients, dronabinol is being tested to see whether it helps reduce agitation and improve weight gain among Alzheimer's patients.
Deeply affected: as the nation ages, Alzheimer's will strike more ... by Naditz, Alan / Contemporary Long Term Care
But pure THC, which is currently available by prescription as dronabinol, offers better medicinal benefits than smoking the drug, according to Dr.
MARIJUANA HAS LITTLE VALUE AS MEDICINE, STUDY SAYS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Half got dronabinol capsules, and the remainder received dummy pills.
Marijuana on trial: is marijuana a dangerous drug or a valuable ... by Fackelmann, Kathleen / Science News
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