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·October 26, 2015·4 min read

Oxytocin Enhances Pleasure of Social Interactions by Stimulating Production of “Bliss Molecule”

Researchers report the 'love hormone', oxytocin, could enhance the pleasure of social interactions be stimulating the production of anandamide.

This shows the chemical structure of anandamine

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·May 12, 2020·4 min read

Body’s own marijuana helps us forget traumatic memories

Anandamide, an endogenous compound produced in the body, plays a role in reversing memories of traumatic events. The findings could lead to new treatments for PTSD.

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·March 16, 2018·4 min read

The Coffee Cannabis Connection

Researchers reveal drinking four to eight cups of coffee a day decreases neurotransmitters related to the endocannabinoid system. The study also reports caffeine increases metabolites in the androsteriod system.

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·March 15, 2018·3 min read

Breakthrough Discovery in Neurotransmission

Researchers discover the FABP5 protein is key to how endocannibinoids travel from neurons to receptors.

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·February 1, 2016·3 min read

Treating Depression in Alcoholics

Researchers offer hope to alcoholics who find it hard to remain sober due to depression.

The illustration is of the cannabis sativa plant.

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·October 7, 2013·3 min read

Sending Multiple Sclerosis Up in Smoke

Researchers discover THC and CBD prevent inflammation in the spinal cord and brain of mice with MS-like symptoms.

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·April 19, 2018·5 min read

Connection Between Dopamine and Behavior Related to Pain and Fear

Using optogenetics, researchers have identified a causal association between dopamine and avoidance behavior linked to pain and fear.

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·September 13, 2023·4 min read

Brain’s Own THC: Endocannabinoids Are Nature’s Way to Combat Stress

A recent study illuminates the brain's unique response to stress: releasing its own cannabinoid molecules akin to THC from cannabis plants. Centered in the amygdala, these molecules counteract stress alarms originating from the hippocampus, an integral memory and emotion region.