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·July 3, 2020

Brain Connectivity in Cannabis Users

Examining the brains of frequent cannabis users, researchers have identified a pattern of connectivity related to craving the substance. The findings add weight to the idea that brain regions do not work in isolation, but via the connectivity of multiple networks that signal to each other depending on state and need. Brain connectivity during cannabis cravings is not static but has fluctuations in connection patterns between the central executive network and nucleus accumbens. Read More

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·June 26, 2020

Alternative medicine is widespread among people with multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis patients are nine times more likely to discuss the use of alternative medicines, including cannabis, with their neurologists as treatment options than they were in 2001. 81% of MS patients report the use of dietary supplements to help with disease management, and 39% report participating in mindfulness and other mind-body therapies. 30% of patients reported using marijuana to help treat their symptoms. Read More

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·June 10, 2020

Marijuana concentrates spike THC levels but don’t boost impairment

High-potency marijuana boosts the blood level of THC more than 50% more than smoking lower-potency cannabis, but it doesn't necessarily make you higher or impair cognition more, a new study reports. Read More

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·June 9, 2020

Cannabis temporarily relieves PTSD symptoms

Cannabis reduces the severity of symptoms by more than half in the short-term for people suffering from PTSD. Using cannabis reduces recurring thoughts of a traumatic event by 62%, flashbacks by 51%, irritability by 67%, and anxiety by 57% for those with PTSD. However, the reduction of symptoms is not permanent. Read More

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·May 20, 2020

Legal Cannabis hemp oil effectively treats chronic neuropathic pain

Hemp oil reduced mechanical pain sensitivity 10-fold within seven hours in mice with chronic postoperative neuropathic pain. Read More

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·May 18, 2020

Females exhibit more intense subjective cannabis cravings than males

Researchers also found preliminary evidence that ovarian hormones may modulate the differential response in women and may be related to different levels of estrogen. Read More

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·May 14, 2020

Minimum legal age for cannabis use should be 19

Researchers say the optimal age for legalized cannabis use is 19. The study found those who started smoking recreational marijuana between ages 19 and 20 were less likely to smoke cigarettes than those who started using the drug at an earlier age. General health was significantly better in those who started using cannabis at age 18 than those who started using marijuana earlier. Read More

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·April 20, 2020

Early exposure to cannabis boosts young brains’ sensitivity to cocaine

Cannabis use during youth enhances sensitivity to cocaine from the first exposure, a new rat study finds. Read More

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·April 15, 2020

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. Read More

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·April 1, 2020

Teen marijuana use boosts risk of adult insomnia

One-third of subjects who started using cannabis frequently before age 18 were more likely to report insomnia and short sleep duration as adults. Read More