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·June 23, 2025·4 min read

CBD Shows Promise in Easing Behavior Challenges in Autism

Summary: A new clinical trial found that cannabidiol (CBD) is safe and potentially helpful in reducing problematic behaviors in boys with severe autism. While broad behavioral measures showed no significant differences from placebo, clinicians observed meaningful improvements in aggression, hyperactivity, and communication in many children taking CBD.

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·November 15, 2024·5 min read

Cannabis Compound Found to Improve Sleep

Researchers have demonstrated that cannabinol (CBN), a compound found in aged cannabis, improves sleep in rats. The study revealed that CBN increased both NREM and REM sleep, leading to more total sleep time with effects comparable to zolpidem, a common sleep medication.

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·June 25, 2024·4 min read

CBD and Metformin Show Promise for Autism Disorders

Cannabidiol (CBD) and metformin can alleviate behavioral difficulties in mouse models of Fragile X and Phelan-McDermid syndromes. Both conditions, linked to autism spectrum disorder, saw improvements in speech, social interactions, and repetitive behaviors. This promising study paves the way for potential new treatments with minimal side effects. Ongoing clinical trials aim to confirm these findings in humans.

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·March 28, 2023·3 min read

Marijuana-Derived Compound CBD Could Reverse Opioid Overdoses

Compounds based on CBD can reduce fentanyl opioid binding and boost the effects of naloxone, a fast-acting opioid antidote.

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·February 13, 2023·5 min read

Study Reveals How CBD Counters Epileptic Seizures

Cannabidiol, or CBD, blocks the ability of lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI) to amplify neural signals in the hippocampus. LPI weakens the signals that counter seizures, further explaining the value of CBD to treat epilepsy.

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·November 16, 2022·4 min read

Cannabis Not Made Safer by Increasing Its CBD Content

Study finds no evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) reduces the negative effects of cannabis.

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·August 3, 2022·4 min read

Cannabidiol Effective for Young People With Treatment-Resistant Anxiety

Cannabidiol treatment helped reduce anxiety severity by, on average, 42.6% in young adults with treatment-resistant anxiety, a new study reports.

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·July 15, 2022·8 min read

Building a Better Painkiller

Cannabidiol (CBD) simultaneously acts on two targets in pain-sensing neurons. Researchers are developing new drugs that have similar actions to CBD that may be better absorbed by the body.

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·January 25, 2022·4 min read

Active Ingredient in Cannabis Protects Aging Brain Cells

Cannabinol, an active ingredient in cannabis, can help protect brain cells from oxidative damage and preserve mitochondrial function.

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·July 14, 2021·4 min read

Cannabis Terpenes Provide Pain Relief and Contribute to ‘Entourage Effect’

Cannabis terpenes, the part of the plant which provides aroma and flavor, may provide therapeutic benefits in controlling pain, a new study reports.

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·June 18, 2021·4 min read

Tiny Cannabis Capsules Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s, MS, and TBI

A newly developed cannabidiol capsule can be absorbed by the body faster and penetrate the brain more quickly in mouse models of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and TBI.

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·May 5, 2021·5 min read

Novel CBD Analog Shows Promising Pain-Halting Effects in Mice

KLS-13019, a novel CBD analog, shows promise at reversing pain sensitivity and preventing symptoms of neuropathy in mouse models of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

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cannabidiol

CBD Shows Promise in Easing Behavior Challenges in Autism

Cannabis Compound Found to Improve Sleep

CBD and Metformin Show Promise for Autism Disorders

Marijuana-Derived Compound CBD Could Reverse Opioid Overdoses

Study Reveals How CBD Counters Epileptic Seizures

Cannabis Not Made Safer by Increasing Its CBD Content

Cannabidiol Effective for Young People With Treatment-Resistant Anxiety

Building a Better Painkiller

Active Ingredient in Cannabis Protects Aging Brain Cells

Cannabis Terpenes Provide Pain Relief and Contribute to ‘Entourage Effect’

Tiny Cannabis Capsules Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s, MS, and TBI

Novel CBD Analog Shows Promising Pain-Halting Effects in Mice

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