Cannabis causes lasting cognitive impairment in adolescents, according to Canadian researchers. This post from NBC News discusses why marijuana may be worse for teen brains than alcohol. Teen brains are more vulnerable to the effects of marijuana than alcohol, a new study finds. Adolescents who begin using marijuana regularly may suffer lasting repercussions in their ... Continue Reading
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How to Use Cannabis to Treat Stress and Anxiety
Scientists studied how smoking different quantities and strains of cannabis affects stress levels. This post from EurekAlert! Science News shares guidelines for using cannabis to treat stress, anxiety, and depression. In a first-of-a-kind study, Washington State University scientists examined how peoples' self-reported levels of stress, anxiety and depression were affected ... Continue Reading
Does Marijuana Use Help You Fight Insomnia?
A recent study concludes that marijuana use might actually disrupt your sleep. This post from HealthLine shares insights from experts on marijuana’s ability to fight insomnia. Marijuana may make you sleepy, but does it really help you sleep? With the increasing frequency of marijuana legalization and its medical use throughout the United States, many are turning to the ... Continue Reading
CBD Can Rewire the Brain for Mental Health
Studies seem now to be suggesting that CBD may have a direct effect on regulating the brain for mental health. This post from CannaTech News covers how CBD changes the brain to treat psychiatric disorders! Cannabidiol has been shown to help people with a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, psychosis, and depression. The mechanisms responsible for these ... Continue Reading
The 4 Most Persistent Marijuana Myths
Is your impression of the most talked-about drug based on myths or facts? This post from Mic.com shares the facts about the 4 most prominent marijuana myths. As the United States appears to move ever-so-slightly toward the nationwide legalization of marijuana, the drug is still listed by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a drug "with no currently accepted medical use and ... Continue Reading