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Cannabis Damages Young Brains More Than Originally Thought, Study Finds
The damaging effects of the
illicit drug Cannabis on
young brains are worse than
originally thought,
according to a psychiatric
... > full story
The Straight Dope: Studies Link Parental Monitoring With Decreased Teen Marijuana Usage
Marijuana is the most widely
used illicit drug by
adolescents, with almost 42
percent of high school
seniors admitting to having
... > full story
Teen Attitudes Toward Smoking Linked To Likelihood Of Drinking And Using Drugs
New research looks at the
specific ways parents and
peers influence teenagers to
smoke, drink and use
marijuana in combination. ... > full story
Endocannabinoids, Closely Related To Active Ingredients In Cannabis Plant, Can Promote Pain
The endocannabinoids
occurring naturally in the
human body are closely
related to the active
ingredients of the cannabis
... > full story
- Cannabis Damages Young Brains More Than Originally Thought, Study Finds
- The Straight Dope: Studies Link Parental Monitoring With Decreased Teen Marijuana Usage
- Teen Attitudes Toward Smoking Linked To Likelihood Of Drinking And Using Drugs
- Endocannabinoids, Closely Related To Active Ingredients In Cannabis Plant, Can Promote Pain
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Marijuana Ineffective as an Alzheimer's Treatment
February 9, 2010 — The benefits of marijuana in tempering or reversing the effects of Alzheimer's disease have been challenged in a new ... > full story -
Two Worlds of Drug Consumption in Late Modern Societies
January 21, 2010 — Europeans belong to the largest consumers of illicit drugs, absorbing about one fifth of the global heroin, cocaine and cannabis supply, as well as one third of ecstasy production (UNODC World Drug ... > full story -
Pot and Pop: New Research Finds Stronger Link Between Music and Marijuana Use Among Teens
December 23, 2009 — Teens who frequently listen to music that contains references to marijuana are more likely to use the drug than their counterparts with less exposure to such lyrics, according to a new ... > full story -
Use and Misuse of Alcohol and Marijuana Can Be Traced to Common Set of Genes
December 21, 2009 — Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. Roughly eight to 12 percent of marijuana users are considered "dependent" and, just like alcohol, the severity of symptoms ... > full story -
Daily Pot Smoking May Hasten Onset of Psychosis
December 21, 2009 — Progression to daily marijuana use in adolescence may hasten the onset of symptoms leading up to psychosis, a new study ... > full story -
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Recreational Drug Use Is Related to Impulsive Behavior, Research Reveals
December 8, 2009 — Psychologists in Spain have just concluded a study regarding the use of addictive substances by young university students and the manifestation of impulsive behavior in the same group of people, on a ... > full story -
First Multilingual Overview of 'Spice' Drugs Raises New Concerns
December 8, 2009 — Recent research into the availability of 'Spice' drugs online raises new concerns about its mood altering ... > full story -
Study Confirms That Cannabis Is Beneficial for Multiple Sclerosis
December 4, 2009 — Cannabis can reduce spasticity in multiple sclerosis patients. A systematic review found that five out six randomized controlled trials reported a reduction in spasticity and an improvement in ... > full story -
Is Cannabis the Answer to Booze Britain's Problems?
December 4, 2009 — Substituting cannabis in place of more harmful drugs may be a winning strategy in the fight against substance misuse. New research features a poll of 350 cannabis users, finding that 40 percent used ... > full story -
Use Of Cannabinoids Could Help Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patients
November 4, 2009 — Use of cannabinoids (marijuana) could assist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder patients, according to a new ... > full story
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