The placebo effect accounts for roughly half of the efficacy of opioids and antidepressants.
Tag: Endocannabinoid System
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FAAH Mutation & Pain Insensitivity
There are curious cases of people who feel no pain or have extreme resistance to discomfort.
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The ECS & the Biology of Wellness
Project CBD speaks with neuroscientist Greg Gerdeman on the endocannabinoid system and the biology of wellness.
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CB2 Reduces Dopamine Release
Chemicals that activate CB2 may have anti-addictive properties.
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Psychedelics & Cannabis Therapeutics
High doses of THC are hallucinogenic, and microdosing LSD is a lot like CBD.
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CB1 Kinetics
This study shows that measuring a compound’s affinity for CB1 should be done at multiple time points.
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Singing Praises of the ECS
Researchers examine the effects of singing and dancing on endocannabinoid levels.
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ABHD6, an Exceptional Enzyme
Researchers at the University of Washington recently reviewed 2-AG’s role in endocannabinoid signaling.
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Spinning Research
Two contradictory studies underscores why preclinical research is only a first step.
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THC & Chronic Kidney Disease
Unbalanced cannabinoid tone appears to play a role in chronic kidney disease.