FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·May 21, 2023·5 min readShared Genetics for Cannabis Use and Psychiatric DisordersResearchers discovered shared genetic underpinnings for cannabis use and psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Employing advanced statistical modelling, the study revealed a complex interplay of genetic variants increasing or decreasing risk factors for these conditions. These findings may contribute to personalized preventive measures and interventional strategies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 20, 2020·6 min readSingle dose of THC may induce short-lived psychiatric symptomsAnalyzing the results of 15 different studies involving over 300 subjects, researchers discovered a single dose of THC could induce psychiatric symptoms in people with no history of psychosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 26, 2019·3 min readSkyrocketing interest in marijuana and cannabinoids for pain37% of Millenials and 25% of Gen Xers say they have used cannabinoids to help relieve pain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·July 21, 2015·3 min readSmoking Cannabis Reduces Diabetic Neuropathy PainResearchers report positive effects of smoking marijuana on reducing the pain of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·April 13, 2021·3 min readSmoking Cannabis Significantly Impairs VisionSmoking marijuana affects several key visual functions, including 3D vision and contrast sensitivity. However, 90% of cannabis users believe the drug has either no, or minimal, effect on their visual abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 4, 2019·6 min readSome CBD products may yield cannabis-positive urine drug testsPure CBD products will not cause a positive drug test, but low-THC/high-CBD products may trigger a positive drug test for some users.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 14, 2017·2 min readStudy Connects Chronic Cannabis Use to Oxygen Changes in BrainAccording to UT Dallas researchers, chronic cannabis users extract more oxygen from brain blood flow and have higher cerebral blood flow than nonusers.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 7, 2019·2 min readStudy examines cannabis’ effects on brain neurochemistryStudy evaluates the effects of regular cannabis use on cortical dopamine function in youth at high risk of psychosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·July 4, 2018·5 min readStudy Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Reduces Chronic PainA controversial new study reports cannabis may not be as helpful in treating chronic pain as believed. Researchers say they have found no clear evidence that cannabis can reduce pain severity or pain interference in those with chronic non cancer pain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·February 12, 2020·4 min readStudy links human gene variant to THC reward in adolescent femalesA variant of the FAAH gene increases vulnerability to THC in females and has a larger-scale impact on brain regions responsible for reward processing.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 15, 2016·4 min readStudy of Fatal Car Accidents Suggests Medical Marijuana May Be Helping Curb Opioid UseResearchers report on lower numbers of fatal car crashes involving opioids since medical marijuana laws have been passed in some states.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 13, 2023·5 min readStudy Reveals How CBD Counters Epileptic SeizuresCannabidiol, or CBD, blocks the ability of lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI) to amplify neural signals in the hippocampus. LPI weakens the signals that counter seizures, further explaining the value of CBD to treat epilepsy.Read More
