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·September 9, 2018·4 min read

Marijuana May Bring Relief to Those Suffering Sciatica

Researchers report THC oil may be beneficial in providing pain relief for those suffering radicular pain, such as sciatica. The study reports marijuana reduces connections between areas of the brain that process sensory signals and emotions.

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·July 11, 2023·6 min read

Debunking Myths: Cannabis Compound is Not A Psychedelic

Recent research has debunked claims that THC-O-acetate, a cannabinoid compound, has psychedelic effects similar to LSD or psilocybin. The study surveyed nearly 300 participants' experiences with the compound and found no strong evidence to support the supposed psychedelic effect.

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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.

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·August 31, 2018·7 min read

Cannabidiol Shows Sustained Effects Against Depression for Seven Days: Rat Study

A 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.

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·September 13, 2022·2 min read

Problems Persist for Kids Exposed to Cannabis in the Womb

Prenatal exposure to cannabis was associated with an increased risk of neuropsychological disorders, including anxiety and depression, in children. The risk grows as they enter adolescence and adulthood.

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·January 13, 2020·3 min read

Study sheds light on link between cannabis, anxiety and stress

A naturally occurring molecule produced by the brain activates endocannabinoid receptors, protecting against stress by reducing anxiety-producing connections between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex. The findings may help explain why people turn to marijuana when they feel anxious or stressed.

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·March 27, 2020·4 min read

Study shows legal marijuana products too strong for pain relief

Ninety percent of medical marijuana products offered at dispensaries are far stronger than recommended for chronic pain relief.

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·January 28, 2019·7 min read

The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System: Centuries in the Making

Researchers shed light on the endocannabinoid system and report how cannabis is helping to provide relief to many with medical problems.

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·October 27, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Link Regular Marijuana Use to More Sex

Contrary to popular conceptions that marijuana may impair sexual desire and performance, a new study reveals frequent marijuana use is associated with increased coital frequency.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Increased Cortical Activation in Cannabis Users’ Brains During Resting State

Researchers report cannabis users exhibit increased synchrony in cortical regions during resting state than those nonusers. The study also reports cannabis users show greater cortical communication in the frontal regions of the brain.

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·September 3, 2020·4 min read

Moderate Cannabis Use Impacts Cognitive Functioning

Sibling study reveals moderate cannabis use during adolescence has adverse effects on cognitive function that cannot be explained by genetics or other environmental factors.