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·August 5, 2026·9 min read

THC Significantly Reduces Trauma Nightmares in PTSD

A study of over 170 PTSD patients finds that evening doses of dronabinol (THC) significantly reduce trauma-related nightmares, with over a third achieving complete remission.

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·July 28, 2026·9 min read

CBD and THC Reduce Dementia Agitation

A twice-daily oral CBD/THC formulation rapidly and significantly reduces end-of-life agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients, achieving sustained symptom relief through 12 weeks.

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·July 14, 2026·9 min read

Purified THC/CBD Oil Dramatically Lowers Dementia Agitation

A new study demonstrates that a specialized oral THC/CBD medical oil formulation significantly and rapidly reduces end-of-life agitation in late-stage dementia patients.

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·June 4, 2026·8 min read

Cannabis Use Lowers Brain Iron and Dopamine Levels

A new study demonstrates that adolescent cannabis use is associated with structural changes in brain regions governing reward processing.

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·May 13, 2026·5 min read

Genetic Pathways Link Cannabis Use to Psychosis Risk

Researchers have identified three distinct genetic pathways that explain how Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) leads to psychosis. By analyzing over 500 genetic markers and the role of the glutamate system, which is heavily impacted by THC, the team has laid the groundwork for precision models to identify high-risk users and develop targeted treatments for cannabis-related mental health disorders.

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·May 8, 2026·9 min read

The “Goldilocks” Choice: Why Older Adults are Turning to Cannabis

New research shows that seniors are turning to edible cannabis to manage pain and sleep, often choosing "Goldilocks" combination products based on advice from friends rather than doctors.

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·March 10, 2026·8 min read

Cannabis Reshapes the Way We Recall the Truth

A new study reveals that cannabis doesn't just make you forget—it can lead your brain to "create" memories that never happened.

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·February 19, 2026·8 min read

Satiety Bypass: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s “I’m Full” Signal

A new study reveals how cannabis hijacks the brain's hypothalamus to trigger "the munchies," offering new insights for treating medical appetite loss.

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·November 19, 2025·7 min read

Cannabis Blunts Alcohol Cravings

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial shows that cannabis with active THC reduces immediate alcohol cravings and lowers drinking levels in heavy-drinking young adults. After smoking THC, participants not only drank less, they waited longer before taking the first sip and reported lower urges to drink.

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·August 26, 2025·4 min read

High-THC Cannabis Linked to Psychosis and Addiction

A systematic review of nearly 100 studies found that high-THC cannabis products are linked to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. While some therapeutic research hinted at benefits for anxiety and depression, results were inconsistent and often showed potential harm.

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·February 6, 2025·6 min read

How CBD Modulates THC’s Impact on the Brain

Researchers have identified how CBD interacts with cannabinoid receptors to mitigate the negative effects of THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis. Unlike THC, which fully activates the receptor and causes side effects like memory loss and addiction, CBD acts as a modulator, fine-tuning receptor activity.

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·December 6, 2024·6 min read

Psychosis Risk Tied to Heavy Cannabis Use and Genetic Factors

Heavy cannabis use and genetic risk for schizophrenia independently contribute to the likelihood of developing psychosis. Researchers used two large datasets to analyze the relationship between cannabis use, schizophrenia polygenic risk scores (PRS), and psychosis.

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