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·October 26, 2018·4 min read

Why Cannabis Affects Women Differently

A new study explores the differences in cannabis use between males and females. Researchers reveal women are develop addiction to marijuana more quickly than men. The study reports females have different levels of endocannabinoids and more sensitive receptors than males in areas related to social behavior.

This shows the location of the nucleus accumbens in the brain

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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.

packets of synthetic marijuana seized by the NYPD.

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·September 1, 2018·4 min read

Why Synthetic Marijuana is So Risky

With the availability and use of synthetic marijuana on the rise, researchers look at the risks associated with these products, including psychological and general health problems.