FeaturedNeuroscience·February 9, 2018·5 min readCannabinoids are Easier on the Brain Than BoozeA new study reveals long term alcohol use is much more damaging to the brain than marijuana. Researchers reveal long term alcohol use is linked to a decrease in both white and gray matter integrity in the hippocampus. However, no such decrease is associated with long term cannabis use.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 30, 2018·4 min readIs the High Today Gone Tomorrow? Study to Explore How Long Cannabis Impairment LastsResearchers look to explore which cognitive functions are most affected by cannabis use, and how long the effect of the drug can last.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 10, 2018·4 min readLight Sensitive THC For ResearchResearchers have synthesized THC molecules that can be altered by light.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·December 12, 2017·4 min readMarijuana May Help HIV Patients Keep Mental Stamina LongerTHC may slow the progress of cognitive decline that occurs in up to 50 percent of people with HIV, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 29, 2017·6 min readSynthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep ApneaDronabinol, a drug that contains a synthetic version of the molecule tetrahydrocannabinol, appears to be both safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 23, 2017·4 min readBreaking Memory Circuits With MarijuanaNew research reveals the dynamics of neural circuits under the influence of cannabinoids.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 22, 2017·3 min readBetter Think Twice About Spice: Synthetic Cannabis’ Impact on Brain HealthA new study reports on the dangers of using synthetic cannabis products on a person's brain and general health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 12, 2017·4 min readResearchers Reverse Negative Effects of Adolescent Marijuana UseResearchers were able to reverse the neural and behavioral effects of THC exposure and eliminate schizophrenia like symptoms in rats by using drugs to activate GABA, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 6, 2017·5 min readCBD May Protect Against Psychiatric Risk from High-THC Cannabis StrainsResearchers report CBD, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, can help protect against the psychiatric risks associated with THC.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 14, 2017·2 min readStudy Connects Chronic Cannabis Use to Oxygen Changes in BrainAccording to UT Dallas researchers, chronic cannabis users extract more oxygen from brain blood flow and have higher cerebral blood flow than nonusers.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 31, 2017·5 min readMuted Stress Response Linked to Long Term Cannabis UseA new Psychopharmacology study adds to evidence that chronic cannabis use is associated with reduced stress reactivity. Researchers say cannabis could be beneficial in conferring resilience to stress, especially in those with heightened emotional reactivity to stressful situations.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 19, 2017·4 min readOmega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation via CannabinoidsA new study in PNAS reveals how the body converts omega 3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids, which can have anti-inflammatory effects.Read More