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Cannabis: The Good, the Evil, the Ugly
February 28, 2012 — Cannabis-like substances that are produced by the body have both therapeutic and harmful properties, besides their well-known intoxicating effects, and the body’s cannabinoid system may be a ... > full story -
Cannabis Use Doubles Chances of Vehicle Crash, Review Finds
February 10, 2012 — Drivers who consume cannabis within three hours of driving are nearly twice as likely to cause a vehicle collision as those who are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to a new ... > full story -
Marijuana Smoke Not as Damaging to Lungs as Cigarette Smoke, Study Suggests
January 10, 2012 — Using marijuana carries legal risks, but the consequences of occasionally lighting up do not include long-term loss of lung function, according to a new study. In the study in which participants had ... > full story -
Brain Imaging Study Evaluates Effects of Ingredients in Marijuana on Brain Functioning During Reactions to Visual Stimuli
January 2, 2012 — Different ingredients in marijuana appear to affect regions of the brain differently during brain processing functions involving responses to certain visual stimuli and tasks, according to a new ... > full story -
Cigarette and Alcohol Use at Historic Low Among Teens
December 14, 2011 — Cigarette and alcohol use by eighth, 10th and 12th-graders are at their lowest point since the Monitoring the Future survey began polling teenagers in 1975, according to this year's survey results. ... > full story -
Medical Marijuana Could Help Patients Reduce Pain With Opiates
December 6, 2011 — A UCSF study suggests patients with chronic pain may experience greater relief if their doctors add cannabinoids – the main ingredient in cannabis or medical marijuana – to an ... > full story -
New Way to Boost Potency of Natural Pain Relief Chemical in Body
November 21, 2011 — Researchers have discovered a new means of enhancing the effects of anandamide -- a natural, marijuana-like chemical in the body that provides pain ... > full story -
High Childhood IQ Linked to Subsequent Illicit Drug Use, Research Suggests
November 14, 2011 — A high childhood IQ may be linked to subsequent illegal drug use, particularly among women, new research ... > full story -
Legalizing Medical Marijuana Does Not Increase Use Among Youth, Study Suggests
November 2, 2011 — Researchers studied whether legalizing medical marijuana in Rhode Island would be likely to increase its use among youths. Based on their analysis of 32,570 students, they found that while marijuana ... > full story -
Do Deficits in Brain Cannabinoids Contribute to Eating Disorders?
October 31, 2011 — A new report suggests that deficits in endocannabinoid function may contribute to anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Endocannabinoids are substances made by the brain that affect brain function and ... > full story
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