CBD and THC use during early pregnancy can disrupt fetal development
Brain and fetal development damage caused by exposure to CBD and THC are very similar defects seen in fetal alcohol syndrome.... Read More...
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Some CBD products may yield cannabis-positive urine drug tests
Pure CBD products will not cause a positive drug test, but low-THC/high-CBD products may trigger a positive drug test for some users.... Read More...
Researchers discover potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana
Prenatal exposure to THC makes dopamine neurons hyperactive and increases the sensitivity to the behavioral effects of the compound during pre-adolescence. This may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. However, treatment with pregnenolone, a drug under clinical trials for ASD, cannabis use disorder, and schizophrenia, appears to correct the brain abnormalities and behavioral problems associated with prenatal cannabis exposure.... Read More...
Introduce standard units for cannabis to improve mental health
Introducing and prescribing standard units for cannabis, which make people aware of the concentrations of THC in the product, could help improve mental health treatments and outcomes.... Read More...
Mom’s marijuana use may impair baby’s memory into adolescence
Many pregnant women are turning to marijuana to help curb morning sickness during early pregnancy. A new study reports maternal marijuana use may be detrimental to the brain development of children. Exposure to THC in utero can cause learning and memory problems in children that may continue through adolescence.... Read More...
Teens are using a highly potent form of marijuana
Many teens are turning away from using traditional marijuana and are using marijuana concentrates. Marijuana concentrates increate the risk for addiction, psychosis, and cognitive impairment.... Read More...
Skyrocketing interest in marijuana and cannabinoids for pain
37% of Millenials and 25% of Gen Xers say they have used cannabinoids to help relieve pain. ... Read More...
Cannabis flower is an effective mid-level analgesic medication for pain
People who used while dried cannabis flowers or cannabis with higher levels of THC had the greatest analgesic response to pain. Those who used CBD reported lower levels of pain relief.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Study examines cannabis’ effects on brain neurochemistry
Study evaluates the effects of regular cannabis use on cortical dopamine function in youth at high risk of psychosis. ... Read More...
Expectant mothers can mitigate the impact of marijuana on baby’s brain development
Maternal cannabis negatively impacts fetal brain development at an early stage of pregnancy than was previously believed. However, increasing choline consumption, either through diet or supplementation, could help protect the developing brain from potential harm.... Read More...
Researchers unlock access to pain relief potential of cannabis
The cannabis plant creates anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving molecules that are 30 times more powerful than Aspirin.... Read More...