ABSTRACT: Pre-extinction administration of ∆9-tetrahydrocannibinol (THC) facilitates recall of extinction in healthy humans, and evidence from animal studies suggest that this likely involves via enhancement of the cannabinoid system within the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) and hippocampus (HIPP), brain structures critical to fear extinction. However, the effect of ... Continue Reading
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Study Shows Using Marijuana Has No Effect On Brain Volume
The ongoing debate over marijuana’s effect on the brain is gradually tipping toward meaningful impact of marijuana on the brain. This post from TIME discusses the research that disproves the long-held myth that using marijuana causes structural changes in the brain. The latest research adds to the debate over marijuana's effects on the brain Using marijuana does not cause ... Continue Reading