How Ancient Virus Got Cannabis High
Researchers provide the first cannabis chromosome map, revealing ancient viruses contributed to the evolution of marijuana.... Read More...
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Adolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain Areas
Researchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.... Read More...
Why Cannabis Affects Women Differently
A new study explores the differences in cannabis use between males and females. Researchers reveal women are develop addiction to marijuana more quickly than men. The study reports females have different levels of endocannabinoids and more sensitive receptors than males in areas related to social behavior.... Read More...
Cannabinoid Medications Make Pain Feel Less Unpleasant and More Tolerable
A new study reveals cannabinoid medications may not reduce pain itself, but instead make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.... Read More...
Prenatal Exposure to Cannabis Impacts Sociability in Male Offspring Only
A new study reveals prenatal cannabis exposure can cause behavioral and neural deficits in male offspring. Researchers say male rats exposed to marijuana in virto were less sociable than normal animals.... Read More...
Why Synthetic Marijuana is So Risky
With the availability and use of synthetic marijuana on the rise, researchers look at the risks associated with these products, including psychological and general health problems.... Read More...
Cannabinoids are Easier on the Brain Than Booze
A new study reveals long term alcohol use is much more damaging to the brain than marijuana. Researchers reveal long term alcohol use is linked to a decrease in both white and gray matter integrity in the hippocampus. However, no such decrease is associated with long term cannabis use.... Read More...
Better Think Twice About Spice: Synthetic Cannabis’ Impact on Brain Health
A new study reports on the dangers of using synthetic cannabis products on a person's brain and general health.... Read More...
Medical Marijuana’s Underexplored Potential For Helping Opioid Addiction
According to researchers, cannabinoids can reduce cravings and help ease withdrawal for those addicted to opioids.... Read More...
Harnessing Pain Relieving Properties of Cannabis Without Addictive Effects
A new study suggests developing new therapeutics that use cannabinoid receptors to treat chronic pain.... Read More...
Cannabinoids Induce Memory Loss Through a Decrease in Energy in Neurons
Researchers report amnesia caused by cannabinoids relies on the activation of the CB1 receptor in mitochondria in the hippocampus.... Read More...
How Cannabis Influences Formation of Neural Circuits
A new study reports cannabis can prune synapses and destroy some neural circuits.... Read More...