Government scientists filed a patent for cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants.
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Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis
Stoned drivers may drive slower and less aggressively, making up for some impairment in their reaction time.
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Changing Demographics of Marijuana Initiation
The development of legal cannabis is associated with lower teen use and higher adult use.
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Exercise Modulates Endocannabinoid Activity
Chinese scientists describe how the ECS may mediate the numerous cognitive effects of exercise.
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Racial Disparities in Cannabis Arrests
As legalization gains momentum, it is important to pay the debt owed to those most harmed by the drug war.
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CBD & Opiate Addiction
Much research demonstrates that cannabis promotes the safety and efficacy of opioids.
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FABP1 & THC Metabolism
A new paper from Stonybrook University examined the importance of FABPs in the breakdown of THC in the liver.
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Pharmaceuticals for Cannabis Addiction?
Many drugs have been proposed to treat cannabis addiction, from pure THC or CBD, to Ambien.
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CBD Extract for Ulcerative Colitis
A recent clinical trial of CBD may put a damper on hopes for treating ulcerative colitis.
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Doctor My Eyes
Scientists have recently described the role of cannabinoids in healing wounds on the cornea.