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·September 2, 2016·4 min read

Cannabis Reduces Short Term Motivation to Work For Money

Study demonstrates the short-term effects of marijuana on human motivation.

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·January 11, 2017·2 min read

More Older Americans Using Cannabis

A new study reports that more adults over the age of 50 are using cannabis than ever before and the rate of use in this age group is outpacing all other age groups. The paper considers changing attitudes based on law and health needs for the growth in use.

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·August 9, 2019·4 min read

Health effects of eating marijuana is subject of a new study

Mice exposed to dough containing THC were less active and had lower body temperature after consumption. The effects were more pronounced in males than females.

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·December 19, 2016·4 min read

Further Evidence for Causal Link Between Schizophrenia and Cannabis

Schizophrenia risk may predict cannabis use, rather than the other way around, a new study reports.

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·July 17, 2017·3 min read

Depression in Young Teens Linked to Cannabis Use at 18

According to researchers, young teens who suffer from chronic or severe forms of depression are at an increased risk of developing problems with cannabis by the age of 18.

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·July 8, 2020·4 min read

Astrocytes Shed Light on the Link Between Cannabis Use and Sociability

Exposing mice to THC, researchers noted persistent activation of mitochondrial cannabinoid receptors located within astrocytes resulted in a cascade of molecular processing that led to dysfunctional glucose metabolism. The ability of astrocytes to transform glucose into "food" for neurons was reduced. The reduction resulted in a compromise in neural function, with a harmful impact on behavior. Specifically, social interactions were reduced for 24 hours post cannabis exposure.

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·August 27, 2018·5 min read

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

A 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.