The torch passes to a new generation of cannabinoid scientists.
Tag: Addiction
Beta-Caryophyllene: Terpene Powerhouse
A compound in black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and many cannabis varietals acts on several targets that impact the endocannabinoid system.
Mental Health & the CB2 Receptor
What role does this cannabinoid receptor play in emotional & cognitive disorders even though it’s not concentrated in the central nervous system?
In Defense of Dopamine: An Endocannabinoid Story
From the “Get to Know a Neurotransmitter” series: Dopamine motivates.
CBD for Problematic Cannabis Use?
A cannabis compound with anti-addictive potential.
Glutamate, A Love Story
From the “Get to Know a Neurotransmitter” series: Glutamate excites!
CBD, the Promiscuous Cannabinoid
New research explores the versatile therapeutic potential of CBD for depression, substance abuse, and antibiotic-resistant infections.
How Does Cannabis Impact Alcohol Consumption?
Scientists are studying the role the endocannabinoid system plays in alcohol addiction and related mood disorders.
Alcohol & the Endocannabinoid System
Alcohol exposure alters endocannabinoid levels in different brain regions. What are the health implications?
Flies, Lies & Magic Mushrooms
How one man used psilocybin to treat his anxiety and depression.