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          ·April 23, 2023·6 min read

          Worm Model Weeds Out New Insight Into Endocannabinoid System

          A new study of worms brings new insight into the workings of the endocannabinoid system and helps answer the question of why cannabis consumption enhances mood and gives people "the munchies". Researchers found cannabis consumption activates the endocannabinoid system and evokes cravings for higher calorie foods.
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          ·April 12, 2023·6 min read

          The Brain’s Cannabinoid System Protects Against Addiction Following Childhood Maltreatment

          Increased function in the brain's endocannabinoid system and differences in brain activity were discovered in those resilient to drug addiction following childhood maltreatment.
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          ·December 31, 2021·7 min read

          The ‘Runner’s High’ May Result From Molecules Called Cannabinoids – The Body’s Own Version of THC and CBD

          New findings reveal exercise increases levels of endocannabinoids in the body. The findings may explain some of the beneficial effects of exercise on the brain and body.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·October 5, 2021·5 min read

          The Mother of All Cannabinoids: Anti-seizure Compounds Discovered in Cannabis

          Scientists have identified three acidic cannabinoids in cannabis that reduces seizure activity in mouse models of Dravet syndrome.
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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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          ·December 11, 2020·4 min read

          Gut Microbiota Plays a Role in Brain Function and Mood Regulation

          An imbalance in gut bacteria can cause the reduction of some metabolites, resulting in depression-like symptoms. The findings contribute to the growing body of evidence for the role the microbiome plays in brain function and mental health.
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          The cerrebellum in this brain image is replaces with a cannabis leaf
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          ·October 20, 2020·4 min read

          Rethinking the Link Between Cannabinoids and Learning

          Disrupted cannabinoid signaling impairs learning by altering behavioral states.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·April 15, 2020·4 min read

          Frequent cannabis users are way too high … in their estimates of cannabinoids

          Many cannabis users don't know how much THC or CBD is considered an effective dose.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain
          ·March 23, 2020·2 min read

          Using cannabinoids to treat acute pain

          Meta-analysis of previous studies reveals cannabinoid treatments produce a small, but significant reduction in subjective pain scores for sufferers of chronic pain.
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          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·August 26, 2019·3 min read

          Skyrocketing interest in marijuana and cannabinoids for pain

          37% of Millenials and 25% of Gen Xers say they have used cannabinoids to help relieve pain.
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          ·June 3, 2019·3 min read

          Can cannabinoids help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder?

          Study provides further evidence the endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Using cannabinoid drugs have a positive impact in helping control behaviors associated with OCD.
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          ·November 27, 2018·5 min read

          How Ancient Virus Got Cannabis High

          Researchers provide the first cannabis chromosome map, revealing ancient viruses contributed to the evolution of marijuana.
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