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·May 14, 2012·2 min read

Smoked Cannabis Reduces Some Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Controlled trial shows improved spasticity, reduced pain after smoking medical marijuana. A clinical study of 30 adult patients with multiple...

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·October 7, 2013·3 min read

Sending Multiple Sclerosis Up in Smoke

Researchers discover THC and CBD prevent inflammation in the spinal cord and brain of mice with MS-like symptoms.

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·September 5, 2014·3 min read

Cannabis Prevents the Negative Behavioral and Physiological Effects PTSD

Researchers report administering cannabinoids soon after a traumatic event can prevent PTSD-like symptoms in rats.

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·June 29, 2016·4 min read

Cannabinoids May Reduce Alzheimer’s Proteins From Brain Cells

A new study finds THC reduces amyloid beta proteins in human neurons.

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·August 25, 2016·4 min read

A New Role For Cannabinoids in Vision

Researchers report activating cannabinoid signalling can increase activity in retinal ganglion cells.

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·September 12, 2016·4 min read

How Cannabis Influences Formation of Neural Circuits

A new study reports cannabis can prune synapses and destroy some neural circuits.

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·November 10, 2016·4 min read

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.

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·January 12, 2017·4 min read

Harnessing Pain Relieving Properties of Cannabis Without Addictive Effects

A new study suggests developing new therapeutics that use cannabinoid receptors to treat chronic pain.

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·February 2, 2017·3 min read

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.

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·September 22, 2017·3 min read

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.

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·February 9, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·September 1, 2018·4 min read

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.

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cannabinoids

Smoked Cannabis Reduces Some Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Sending Multiple Sclerosis Up in Smoke

Cannabis Prevents the Negative Behavioral and Physiological Effects PTSD

Cannabinoids May Reduce Alzheimer’s Proteins From Brain Cells

A New Role For Cannabinoids in Vision

How Cannabis Influences Formation of Neural Circuits

Cannabinoids Induce Memory Loss Through a Decrease in Energy in Neurons

Harnessing Pain Relieving Properties of Cannabis Without Addictive Effects

Medical Marijuana’s Underexplored Potential For Helping Opioid Addiction

Better Think Twice About Spice: Synthetic Cannabis’ Impact on Brain Health

Cannabinoids are Easier on the Brain Than Booze

Why Synthetic Marijuana is So Risky

Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Brain’s Molecular Response to Psychological Loss

Brain’s Dual-Chemical Switch for Attention Revealed

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