Scientists are studying the role the endocannabinoid system plays in alcohol addiction and related mood disorders.
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Posted inPsychedelics
Flies, Lies & Magic Mushrooms
How one man used psilocybin to treat his anxiety and depression.
Posted inSafety
Alcohol & the Endocannabinoid System
Alcohol exposure alters endocannabinoid levels in different brain regions. What are the health implications?
Posted inPsychedelics
Doctor Sues DEA for Right to Give Psilocybin to Ailing Patients
Magic mushroom extract has been fast-tracked by the FDA for depression, but doctors still can’t use it in their practice.
Posted inScience
Nomenclature Alert: Beyond Indica & Sativa
Cannabis terpene profiles are more meaningful than strain names and breeding history.
Posted inPolicy
California Greenlights Hemp-Derived CBD Commerce
Will California’s new CBD law become the de facto national standard?
Posted inHealth
Alzheimer’s Disease & the Endocannabinoid System
CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids show promise for treating neurodegeneration and improving cognitive function.
Posted inPolicy
Death Trap: Human Rights Abuses & Drug War Casualties at Rikers Island
Cannabis is now legal in New York City, but smoking it could be lethal if you’re Black, poor, and on parole.
Posted inHealth
Cannabis Therapy for Headaches
New studies explore the analgesic effects of cannabis in migraine sufferers and the potential roles of THC, terpenes, and inflammation.
