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·February 9, 2018·5 min read

Cannabinoids are Easier on the Brain Than Booze

A 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.

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·January 30, 2018·4 min read

Is the High Today Gone Tomorrow? Study to Explore How Long Cannabis Impairment Lasts

Researchers look to explore which cognitive functions are most affected by cannabis use, and how long the effect of the drug can last.

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·January 10, 2018·4 min read

Light Sensitive THC For Research

Researchers have synthesized THC molecules that can be altered by light.

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·December 12, 2017·4 min read

Marijuana May Help HIV Patients Keep Mental Stamina Longer

THC may slow the progress of cognitive decline that occurs in up to 50 percent of people with HIV, a new study reports.

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·November 29, 2017·6 min read

Synthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea

Dronabinol, 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.

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·September 23, 2017·4 min read

Breaking Memory Circuits With Marijuana

New research reveals the dynamics of neural circuits under the influence of cannabinoids.

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·September 22, 2017·3 min read

Better Think Twice About Spice: Synthetic Cannabis’ Impact on Brain Health

A new study reports on the dangers of using synthetic cannabis products on a person's brain and general health.

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·September 12, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Reverse Negative Effects of Adolescent Marijuana Use

Researchers 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.

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·September 6, 2017·5 min read

CBD May Protect Against Psychiatric Risk from High-THC Cannabis Strains

Researchers report CBD, a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, can help protect against the psychiatric risks associated with THC.

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·August 14, 2017·2 min read

Study Connects Chronic Cannabis Use to Oxygen Changes in Brain

According to UT Dallas researchers, chronic cannabis users extract more oxygen from brain blood flow and have higher cerebral blood flow than nonusers.

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·July 31, 2017·5 min read

Muted Stress Response Linked to Long Term Cannabis Use

A 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.