FeaturedNeuroscience·March 18, 2019·3 min readMost Teens Report Using Marijuana Less Often After LegalizationSince the legalization of marijuana in Washington, the use of the substance has dropped significantly in teenagers. However, in teens who work 11 or more hours a week, cannabis use has increased.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2016·4 min readHighest Resolution Model of Brain Receptor Behind Marijuana’s High CreatedResearchers have created the most detailed 3D structure to date of the brain receptor that binds and responds to the root of the marijuana high.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 18, 2020·3 min readFemales exhibit more intense subjective cannabis cravings than malesResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 5, 2017·6 min readCannabis Compound Could Unlock New Cognitive Treatment for SchizophreniaAccording to researchers, Cannabidiol, an active compound in cannabis plants, could help to alleviate cognitive impairment in people with schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 3, 2022·7 min readAdolescents More Vulnerable to Cannabis Addiction but Not Other Mental Health RisksStudy reports adolescents are three times more likely to develop cannabis use disorder than adults, but may not be at more risk of developing other mental health disorders associated with cannabis use.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·3 min readCognitive Changes in Offspring of Heavy Cannabis Users: Rat StudyA new study reports prenatal exposure to cannabis could cause alterations in brain development, negatively impacting cognitive function as adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 6, 2017·5 min readCBD May Protect Against Psychiatric Risk from High-THC Cannabis StrainsResearchers report CBD, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, can help protect against the psychiatric risks associated with THC.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 23, 2019·4 min readAmericans’ interest in CBD eclipses nearly all other health products or topicsEvery month, up to 6.4 million searches related to cannabidiol (CBD) are performed by American adults looking to obtain information or buy products. CBD search queries eclipse those for other natural medical alternatives by a significant percentage.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018·4 min readAvoid Using Medical Marijuana to Treat Sleep ApneaResearchers say there is currently insufficient evidence for the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana as a treatment for sleep apnea.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 31, 2019·5 min readCannabis during pregnancy bumps psychosis risk in offspringCannabis consumption during pregnancy is associated with a slightly increased risk of a child developing psychosis at age ten. The findings also shed new light on the role endocannabinoids play in neurodevelopment.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 13, 2022·6 min readHow Cannabis Affects Our Cognition and PsychologyResearchers investigate how cannabis can influence a number of cognitive and psychological processes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·January 6, 2023·4 min readNearly 1/3 of People With Chronic Pain Turn to CannabisStudy reveals almost one-third of chronic pain patients use cannabis to help manage their symptoms.Read More
