FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2017·3 min readMedical Marijuana’s Underexplored Potential For Helping Opioid AddictionAccording to researchers, cannabinoids can reduce cravings and help ease withdrawal for those addicted to opioids.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·January 12, 2017·4 min readHarnessing Pain Relieving Properties of Cannabis Without Addictive EffectsA new study suggests developing new therapeutics that use cannabinoid receptors to treat chronic pain.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·January 11, 2017·2 min readMore Older Americans Using CannabisA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2016·5 min readTraffic Fatalities Decline in States With Medical Marijuana LawsResearchers report an average of an 11 percent reduction in traffic fatalities in states after enacting medical marijuana laws.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 16, 2016·4 min readThis Is Your Brain on Legal CannabisWhile marijuana can initially help with symptoms of anxiety and depression, it can be detrimental to mental health when used long term, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 16, 2016·3 min readMarijuana Could Help Treat Drug Addiction and Mental Health ProblemsAccording 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 15, 2016·4 min readStudy of Fatal Car Accidents Suggests Medical Marijuana May Be Helping Curb Opioid UseResearchers report on lower numbers of fatal car crashes involving opioids since medical marijuana laws have been passed in some states.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 29, 2016·4 min readCannabinoids May Reduce Alzheimer’s Proteins From Brain CellsA new study finds THC reduces amyloid beta proteins in human neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2016·6 min readHow The Federal Government Limits Valid Scientific Research on Cannabis SativaResearchers question why the federal government attempts to stifle much valid scientific research on the benefits of Cannabis sativa.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 9, 2016·5 min readUsing Medical Marijuana to Stop Childhood SeizuresA new study reviews the use of medical marijuana as a potential treatment for childhood seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2016·4 min readMigraine Frequency Decreased by Medical MarijuanaResearchers report migraine patients treated with medical marijuana had a significant drop in the occurrence of their headaches.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·July 21, 2015·3 min readSmoking Cannabis Reduces Diabetic Neuropathy PainResearchers report positive effects of smoking marijuana on reducing the pain of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.Read More
