FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 2, 2018·5 min readVicious Circle Leads to Loss of Brain Cells in Old Age: THC May Help Reverse the ProcessA new study reveals how dangerous inflammations in the brain are caused during the aging process. Researchers say failure with the CB1 to control activity of immune cells may result in chronic neuroinflammation. They say it may be possible to break this vicious cycle in the future with drugs that contain THC, which is a powerful CB1 receptor activator.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·September 1, 2018·4 min readWhy Synthetic Marijuana is So RiskyWith 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 31, 2018·7 min readCannabidiol Shows Sustained Effects Against Depression for Seven Days: Rat StudyA study using rat models of depression reveals a single dose of the cannabis extract CBD can help to reduce symptoms of depression for up to one week. Researchers say cannabidiol appears to activate mechanisms that help repair neural circuitry in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, which get damaged as a result of depression.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 29, 2018·5 min readCannabis Extract Helps Reset Brain Function in PsychosisA new study reports a single dose of the cannabis extract CBD can help reduce brain function abnormalities in those with psychosis. The findings provide evidence of how cannabidiol acts in the brain to help reduce psychotic symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 28, 2018·4 min readDifferences Between Combined and Isolated Cannabis and Nicotine Use on Brain NetworksResearchers say those who use both cannabis and nicotine have greater brain connectivity that those who take one or the other. The networks of those who used both substances closely resembled those who people who took neither drug.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 28, 2018·4 min read35 Genes Associated with Cannabis Use IdentifiedResearchers have identified 35 genes associated with cannabis use. The study reports many of these genes are also associated with personality types, risk taking behavior, alcohol and tobacco use, and some psychiatric conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 27, 2018·5 min readMarijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after UseA new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 8, 2018·1 min readCan Medical Marijuana Help Treat Intractable Epilepsy?A new study considers the medical benefits of using marijuana to help treat epilepsy which can not be controlled with standard anticonvulsants.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
FeaturedNeurology·June 25, 2018·1 min readCannabis Derived Drug Could Be a Game Changer for Children with Severe EpilepsyResearchers say a new cannabis derived drug, which is expected to receive full approval from the FDA this week, will be a vital intervention for children with Dravet Syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 20, 2018·4 min readDaily Cannabis Use on the Rise in American AdultsWhile cannabis use is decreasing among teens, a new study reveals adults in the US are increasingly using marijuana on a daily basis.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 13, 2018·4 min readCannabis Does Not Increase Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric PatientsA new study contradicts existing data, finding there is no significant link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in people with mental health disorders.Read More
