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Mom’s marijuana use may impair baby’s memory into adolescence

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 6, 2019

Many pregnant women are turning to marijuana to help curb morning sickness during early pregnancy. A new study reports maternal marijuana use may be detrimental to the brain development of children. Exposure to THC in utero can cause learning and memory problems in children that may continue through adolescence.... Read More...

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Teens are using a highly potent form of marijuana

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2019

Many teens are turning away from using traditional marijuana and are using marijuana concentrates. Marijuana concentrates increate the risk for addiction, psychosis, and cognitive impairment.... Read More...

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Gene linked to autism undergoes changes in men’s sperm after cannabis use

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2019

Marijuana use alters a gene associated with autism in sperm. Hypomethylation was identified in the DLGAP2 gene in the sperm of male rats exposed to THC. The hypomethylated state was also detected in the forebrains of their offspring. Further research is needed to establish if there is a definitive link between paternal cannabis use and ASD in humans.... Read More...

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Skyrocketing interest in marijuana and cannabinoids for pain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2019

37% of Millenials and 25% of Gen Xers say they have used cannabinoids to help relieve pain. ... Read More...

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Cannabis flower is an effective mid-level analgesic medication for pain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2019

People who used while dried cannabis flowers or cannabis with higher levels of THC had the greatest analgesic response to pain. Those who used CBD reported lower levels of pain relief.... Read More...

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Health effects of eating marijuana is subject of a new study

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2019

Mice exposed to dough containing THC were less active and had lower body temperature after consumption. The effects were more pronounced in males than females.... Read More...

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Study examines cannabis’ effects on brain neurochemistry

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2019

Study evaluates the effects of regular cannabis use on cortical dopamine function in youth at high risk of psychosis. ... Read More...

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Expectant mothers can mitigate the impact of marijuana on baby’s brain development

Neuroscience NewsJuly 31, 2019

Maternal cannabis negatively impacts fetal brain development at an early stage of pregnancy than was previously believed. However, increasing choline consumption, either through diet or supplementation, could help protect the developing brain from potential harm.... Read More...

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One in Ten older adults currently binge drinks

Neuroscience NewsJuly 31, 2019

As many as one in ten older adults frequently binge drink, a new study reports. The risk of binge drinking in older adults is higher for males and for those who smoke or use cannabis.... Read More...

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Cannabidiol reduces aggressiveness

Neuroscience NewsJuly 29, 2019

Cannabidiol (CBD) can inhibit aggressiveness associated with social isolation, a new mouse model study reveals.... Read More...

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Researchers unlock access to pain relief potential of cannabis

Neuroscience NewsJuly 24, 2019

The cannabis plant creates anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving molecules that are 30 times more powerful than Aspirin.... Read More...

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Cannabis treatment counters addiction

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2019

Nabiximols, a cannabis-based medication, can effectively be used as a cannabis replacement therapy for those addicted to the substance.... Read More...

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Mom’s marijuana use may impair baby’s memory into adolescence

Teens are using a highly potent form of marijuana

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Cannabis flower is an effective mid-level analgesic medication for pain

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