After over a century of failing to find a causal link between cannabis use and schizophrenia, proponents of Reefer Madness have had to couch their warnings.
Tag: Psychosis
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Cannabis, Antipsychotics & Liver Health
Cannabis use may protect against steatosis, the abnormal accumulation of lipids in the liver.
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Cannabis & Psychosis
The claim that cannabis causes or precipitates psychosis has long been a foundation for opposing cannabis.
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THC with Antipsychotics
A new study suggests an antipsychotic called haloperidol decreases the psychoactive effects of THC.
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Channeling Anslinger: Cracks in a Crackpot Book About Pot
Jahan Marcu exposes major flaws in a new book that revives reefer madness.
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No Argument Here
Research shows that criminalizing the use drugs worsens the lives of both casual users and addicts.
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Cannabis Science: What to Believe
Bias is baked into scientific research about cannabis. How can you tell what is worth reading, and what isn’t?
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ICRS 2017: Report from Montreal
New research on CBD’s potential for cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure, and other disorders.
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Mitochondria Mysteries
Scientific data indicates that CBD and THC can affect mitochondria and influence cellular function.
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CBD, PPARs & Gene Expression
CBD reduces brain and breast cancer cell proliferation and metastasis by inhibiting the ID-1 gene.