ABSTRACT: Cannabis is one of the most widely used illicit substance among users of stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines. Interestingly, increasing recent evidence points toward the involvement of the endocannabinoid system (ECBS) in the neurobiological processes related to stimulant addiction. This article presents an up-to-date review with deep insights into the ... Continue Reading
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Drugs: Another Means toward Altering Consciousness?
In this article from The Huffington Post, Sam Harris presents a holistic point of view on ingesting drugs, drug policies, and our responsibilities as a society toward drug use. Everything we do is for the purpose of altering consciousness. We form friendships so that we can feel certain emotions, like love, and avoid others, like loneliness. We eat specific foods to enjoy ... Continue Reading
Chris Christie’s Hardline Stance on Medical Marijuana
In this post from Salon, Joanna Rothkopf discusses the hardline stance of unofficial 2016 presidential contender and New Jersey Gov., Chris Christie, on medical marijuana. On Tuesday, unofficial 2016 presidential contender and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called into “The Hugh Hewitt Show” to play the role of your dad, saying that he would “crack down and not permit” legal ... Continue Reading
Dr. Oz Would Pick Medicinal Cannabis, Given That Option
This post, submitted by Steve Elliott to Hemp News, sheds light on a positive story on medicinal Cannabis run by popular TV physician Dr. Oz. Popular TV physician Dr. Oz on Friday ran a positive story on medicinal cannabis. "Cannabis is a natural medicine which is less addictive and ultimately safer than opiates that are currently the standard of treatment," said Dr. Mehmet ... Continue Reading
STUDY: Cannabis Dependence – Cannabidiol Attenuates the Appetitive Effects of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Humans Smoking Their Chosen Cannabis
ABSTRACT: Worldwide cannabis dependence is increasing, as is the concentration of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in street cannabis. At the same time, the concentration of the second most abundant cannabinoid in street cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), is decreasing. These two cannabinoids have opposing effects both pharmacologically and behaviorally when administered in the ... Continue Reading