FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·September 1, 2018·4 min readWhy Synthetic Marijuana is So RiskyWith the availability and use of synthetic marijuana on the rise, researchers look at the risks associated with these products, including psychological and general health problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 4, 2017·3 min readSlimming Drug Compound May Be An Antidote to Synthetic Cannabis ‘Spice’ IntoxicationA compound found in the slimming drug Rimonabant appears to act as an 'antidote' to the effects of synthetic cannabis intoxication, researchers report.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2017·5 min read‘Synthetic Marijuana’ Linked to Serious Health ProblemsResearchers report synthetic marijuana products, sold under names such as K2 or Spice, have serious side effects including psychosis, seizures and even death. Researchers warn they are not a safe substitute for cannabis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 20, 2016·4 min readHigh Times: Taking A Look at the Marijuana ReceptorA new study reveals how THC binds to cannabinoid receptor 1 in the brain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 15, 2015·3 min readDocumenting Self Reported Use of New Synthetic Drugs by Teens and Young AdultsA new study reports on the self reported use of new synthetic drugs among teens and young people.Read More