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To: Art in Idaho
The rs2494732 locus is the site of two SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) in the AKT1 gene (encoding a serine/threonine-protein kinase) which influences the risk of developing a psychotic disorder in regular cannabis users. C/C carriers have a sevenfold increase in the odds of psychosis compared to T/T carriers when they use cannabis on a daily basis.

Some SNP genotyping companies have added the rs2494732 locus to their test chips so that customers can find out if they have an increased risk of developing cannabis psychosis and many other genetic disorders by sending just one small sample of saliva for testing:

http://isogg.org/wiki/List_of_personal_genomics_companies

These tests will help genetically vulnerable individuals by encouraging them to avoid experimenting with cannabis.

Keep in mind that cannabis will always be a 'gateway' drug if it's illegal because the criminals who sell it also peddle other illegal drugs.

95 posted on 04/17/2016 6:19:27 PM PDT by Go_Trump_2016
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To: Go_Trump_2016
Interesting information. Thanks for sending, and the link. Do you happen to know which US company is best?

Keep in mind that cannabis will always be a 'gateway' drug if it's illegal because the criminals who sell it also peddle other illegal drugs.

Interesting point and probably true. I just have seen so much personal destruction I'm still very mixed about legalization.

98 posted on 04/17/2016 7:08:46 PM PDT by Art in Idaho (Conservatism is the only Hope for Western Civilization.)
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