Delivery methods

Definition: In cannabis, the process of administering compounds to achieve a therapeutic effect. Cannabinoids can be administered by smoking, vaporizing, oral ingestion, transdermal patch, intravenous injection, sublingual absorption or rectal suppository. Delivery methods have different pharmacokinetics – the way active compounds affect the body – including the time course of absorption, bioavailability, distribution, metabolism and excretion.

Category: Biologiy & Medical

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