Cannabis is no longer viewed solely as a recreational substance; it is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic potential. In many parts of the world, laws have evolved to include the use of ...

Stoners aren’t known for their memory prowess but a new review suggests that drugs similar to marijuana’s active ingredients may hold promise for preventing— or even reversing— brain aging and ...

Cannabis use may impact glycemic control by impairing self-management behaviors and delaying gastric emptying among patients ...

A study published in Pharmaceuticals examined cannabis compounds and discovered a new cannabinoid called cannabielsoxa. The cannabis plant contains over 560 potentially bioactive compounds, including ...

Without tax and regulatory fixes, the system voters approved risks unraveling as licensed operators disappear.

The brain’s THC-like endogenous cannabinoid system (ECS) outlined in the previous blog post—consisting of CB1 receptors, endocannabinoid neurotransmitters such as anandamide and 2-AG—is ancient. The ...

New research shows that prenatal exposure to a synthetic cannabinoid induces long-term adverse health effects in rats. The corresponding study was published in the American Journal of Physiology- Lung ...

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, widely regarded as the “Father of Cannabinoid Research,” is a pioneering scientist whose groundbreaking work in the 1960s transformed our understanding of cannabis. Through his ...

In previous posts, I've laid the foundation for how cannabis works. Understanding THC’s interaction with the brain’s important natural cannabinoid chemistry and physiology will now make sense of the ...