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. Read More
Disrupted cannabinoid signaling impairs learning by altering behavioral states. Read More
Many cannabis users don't know how much THC or CBD is considered an effective dose. Read More
Meta-analysis of previous studies reveals cannabinoid treatments produce a small, but significant reduction in subjective pain scores for sufferers of chronic pain. Read More
37% of Millenials and 25% of Gen Xers say they have used cannabinoids to help relieve pain. Read More
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. Read More
Researchers provide the first cannabis chromosome map, revealing ancient viruses contributed to the evolution of marijuana. Read More
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
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
A new study reveals cannabinoid medications may not reduce pain itself, but instead make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable. Read More
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
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