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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 5, 2017·6 min readCannabis Compound Could Unlock New Cognitive Treatment for SchizophreniaAccording to researchers, Cannabidiol, an active compound in cannabis plants, could help to alleviate cognitive impairment in people with schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 4, 2017·5 min readLow Dose THC Can Relieve Stress But More Does Just the OppositeA new study reports low doses of THC can help to lower social anxiety and stress, while higher levels can increase anxious feelings.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 8, 2017·5 min readCannabis Reverses Aging Processes in the BrainResearchers report low doses of THC can help restore memory and reverse some of the effects of brain aging in mice. The findings could open new avenues for treating dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·April 26, 2017·4 min readCannabis Use in Teens With SchizophreniaA new study points to cannabis as a possible trigger for schizophrenia in teens.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 29, 2017·4 min readNatural Chemical Helps Brain Adapt to StressResearchers report deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in a predisposition for developing depression and PTSD. Boosting the system could help in treating stress related disorders.Read More
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
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
