Cannabis addiction influenced by genetic make-up
Summary: People with the specific genotype of the Cannabinoid receptor 1 gene may be more prone to cannabis use disorder. Researchers report those with FAAH rs324420…
Cannabidiol is a Powerful New Antibiotic
Summary: Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound extract of marijuana, has the potential to be used as an antibiotic. Researchers found CBD was remarkably effective at killing…
Cannabis treatment counters addiction – Neuroscience News
Summary: Nabiximols, a cannabis-based medication, can effectively be used as a cannabis replacement therapy for those addicted to the substance. Source: University of Sydney An Australian…
Alzheimer’s disease destroys neurons that keep us awake
Summary: Tau accumulations disrupt wake-promoting neurons. The findings help explain why day-time napping and sleep disruptions are often reported in Alzheimer’s patients. Source: UCSF Researchers and…
Skyrocketing interest in marijuana and cannabinoids for pain
Summary: 37% of Millenials and 25% of Gen Xers say they have used cannabinoids to help relieve pain. Source: American Society of Anesthesiologists Millennials lead the…
Study provides insights on the effects of cannabidiol on severe form of epilepsy
Summary: The effect cannabidiol has on Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may be explained by the drug-drug interaction between CBD and anti-seizure medication. Source: Wiley Results from a study…
Cannabis compound acts as an antibiotic
Summary: Cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabis compound, has antibiotic potential. Treating mice with MRSA, CBG worked as well as vancomycin, a powerful antibiotic, for treating the…
Vaporized cannabis creates drug-seeking behavior
Summary: Vaping cannabis products with rich THC content leads to drug-seeking behaviors in animal models. Source: Washington State University Rats with regular access to cannabis seek…
Study shows legal marijuana products too strong for pain relief
Summary: Ninety percent of medical marijuana products offered at dispensaries are far stronger than recommended for chronic pain relief. Source: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center More…
Frequent cannabis users are way too high … in their estimates of cannabinoids
Summary: Many cannabis users don’t know how much THC or CBD is considered an effective dose. Source: University at Buffalo One would think that cannabis enthusiasts…
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