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·July 29, 2019·6 min read

Cannabidiol reduces aggressiveness

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

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·July 24, 2019·4 min read

Researchers unlock access to pain relief potential of cannabis

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

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·July 15, 2019·5 min read

Cannabis treatment counters addiction

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

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·July 8, 2019·5 min read

Cannabis dosage studied to reduce seizures in children with severe epilepsy

Children with drug-resistant epilepsy may find relief with the help of medical cannabis oil that contains both CBD and lose dose THC. The oil, which contains 95% CBD and 5% THC, can reduce or prevent epileptic seizures in those with epileptic encephalopathy.

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·July 8, 2019·3 min read

Why marijuana affects different people differently

By looking at THC’s effect on a rat brain, the researchers showed that THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, can produce highly rewarding effects in the front-most part of a region of the brain called the nucleus accumbens. The image is in the public domain.

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·June 20, 2019·4 min read

Early-and-regular cannabis use by youth is associated with alteration in brain circuits that support cognitive control

Compared to peers who do not use cannabis, teens and young adults with significant marijuana use history have reduced activation in brain areas that support cognitive control and conflict resolution.

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·June 18, 2019·3 min read

Researchers link gene to cannabis abuse

Researchers have identified a genetic variant that increases the risk of cannabis use disorder (CUD). The variant affects the formations of specific nicotine receptors in the brain. Those who have less of these receptors are more likely to develop CUD. Additionally, researchers found those with a higher number of genetic variants associated with impaired cognition are more likely to struggle with marijuana addiction.

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·June 13, 2019·3 min read

Formation of habitual use drives cannabis addiction

Individual differences in the striatum of habitual cannabis users distinguish between who is at increased risk of addiction and cannabis use disorder.

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·May 30, 2019·5 min read

Cannabis use among older adults rising rapidly

Cannabis use in older people is growing faster than any other age group in Colorado. However, many report they face barriers in getting access to medical marijuana. Due to the stigma attached to cannabis use, many older people report feeling self-conscious about asking their health care providers for a red card to obtain medical marijuana.

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·May 26, 2019·5 min read

Growing up high: Neurobiological consequences of adolescent cannabis use

Researchers evaluate the psychological and neurobiological impact of teen cannabis use. The findings, to be presented at the 13th Annual Canadian Neuroscience Meeting, will cover how cannabis contributes to cognitive impairments, psychosis and deficits in decision making in adolescents.

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·April 30, 2019·3 min read

New research offers insight into the proteins in the brain that detect cannabis

The secretory pathway delivery of cannabinoid type 1 receptor is axonally based, and surface expressed CB1R is more stable in axons than dendrites.

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·April 25, 2019·4 min read

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

People with the specific genotype of the Cannabinoid receptor 1 gene may be more prone to cannabis use disorder. Researchers report those with FAAH rs324420 A continue to want more marijuana following use and are more drawn to cannabis-related imagery while under the influence of the drug.

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Researchers unlock access to pain relief potential of cannabis

Cannabis treatment counters addiction

Cannabis dosage studied to reduce seizures in children with severe epilepsy

Why marijuana affects different people differently

Early-and-regular cannabis use by youth is associated with alteration in brain circuits that support cognitive control

Researchers link gene to cannabis abuse

Formation of habitual use drives cannabis addiction

Cannabis use among older adults rising rapidly

Growing up high: Neurobiological consequences of adolescent cannabis use

New research offers insight into the proteins in the brain that detect cannabis

Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up

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