The question of whether cannabis use causes cognitive deficits or structural changes in the brain is still an open one, and has mostly been tested in adolescents and young adults. There is good…
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A large international study designed to discover associations between genetic variations and risk for cannabis use disorder has generated evidence, in the words of the scientists who led the study, “…
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The biological impact of mind-altering substances on brain activity may provide clues about how to more effectively treat people who have substance-use disorders (SUDs). Researchers led by Mera S.…
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Over recent years, legal restrictions on cannabis use have been lifted in many U.S. states. In 11 states and the District of Columbia the drug has not only been decriminalized but is currently…
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Since the 1980s scientists have known that the body contains numerous cellular receptors that interact with naturally generated molecules that are chemically related to THC, the substance which gives…
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