Data shows that CBD interacts directly with the CB1 receptor and modulates THC’s psychoactivity.
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Cannabis Therapeutics: Dr. Bonni Goldstein
Dr. Bonni Goldstein discusses using cannabis for epilepsy, cancer, autism, and other conditions.
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Brain Science & the ECS: Greg Gerdeman
Greg Gerdeman discusses brain science, the neurobiology of stress, and the ECS.
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Exploring the Cannabis Genome: Kevin McKernan
Kevin McKernan discusses sequencing the cannabis genome and its implications.
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Get High & Lose Weight?
Evidence shows marijuana users are much less likely to develop metabolic syndrome.
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The Endocannabinoid System
CBD offers hope for a non-toxic therapy to treat aggressive cancer without the painful side effects of chemotherapy.
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Olive Oil, Cancer & the CB-1 Receptor
Olive oil’s many health benefits may be mediated by the endocannabinoid system.
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CBD: The Marijuana Miracle
Why a single compound in cannabis may revolutionize modern medicine.
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What Are Terpenes?
Learn about the aromatic compounds that give cannabis its distinct smell and make each strain unique.
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The Brain & Marijuana
Excerpted from “Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana – Medical, Recreational, and Scientific” by Martin A. Lee.