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·November 16, 2016·3 min read

Marijuana Could Help Treat Drug Addiction and Mental Health Problems

According to researchers, using marijuana could help in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid drug abuse, as well as provide relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and other mental health issues.

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·November 14, 2016·4 min read

Cannabis Users Age Faster, Study Reveals

Researchers report long term cannabis use increases biological age due to the hardening of arteries in those who use the drug.

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·November 10, 2016·4 min read

Cannabinoids Induce Memory Loss Through a Decrease in Energy in Neurons

Researchers report amnesia caused by cannabinoids relies on the activation of the CB1 receptor in mitochondria in the hippocampus.

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·October 20, 2016·4 min read

High Times: Taking A Look at the Marijuana Receptor

A new study reveals how THC binds to cannabinoid receptor 1 in the brain.

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·October 6, 2016·4 min read

Early Marijuana Use Associated With Abnormal Brain Function and Lower IQ

According to researchers, early marijuana use may result in abnormal brain function and lower IQ.

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·October 6, 2016·5 min read

Mental Illness Genetically Linked to Drug Use and Misuse

A new study reports there could be a genetic risk for mental illness in those who are more likely to misuse drugs.

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·September 30, 2016·4 min read

More Research Needed on Effects of Cannabis on Human Development

More research is needed on the link between maternal cannabis use and the health of newborns, researchers report.

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·September 15, 2016·4 min read

Study of Fatal Car Accidents Suggests Medical Marijuana May Be Helping Curb Opioid Use

Researchers report on lower numbers of fatal car crashes involving opioids since medical marijuana laws have been passed in some states.

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·September 12, 2016·4 min read

How Cannabis Influences Formation of Neural Circuits

A new study reports cannabis can prune synapses and destroy some neural circuits.

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·September 5, 2016·7 min read

Pregnant Woman’s Immune Response Could Lead to Brain Disorders in Kids

A new report considers how maternal immune activation can affect neurodevelopment in the developing fetus, and concludes the mother's immune response to infection could alone be sufficient enough to cause life long changes in brain architecture, function and behavior in her offspring.