Cannabis

The three main species typically recognized within the Cannabis sativa L. family include Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis. The most well-known compounds found within the cannabis plant are THC, cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN).
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Study questions causal link between cannabis and brain changes

Study questions causal link between cannabis and brain changes

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to poorer child development

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to poorer child development

Legalization of cannabis associated with rising use among adolescents

Legalization of cannabis associated with rising use among adolescents

Cannabis use linked to thinning cerebral cortex in adolescents

Cannabis use linked to thinning cerebral cortex in adolescents

California continues progressive policies, with restraint, in divisive election year

California continues progressive policies, with restraint, in divisive election year

Safe storage crucial to prevent child drug poisoning

Safe storage crucial to prevent child drug poisoning

DNA changes from high potency cannabis use may signal psychosis risk

DNA changes from high potency cannabis use may signal psychosis risk

New research explores how campus belonging impacts binge drinking and substance use

New research explores how campus belonging impacts binge drinking and substance use

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids impacts adult health in rats

Prenatal exposure to cannabinoids impacts adult health in rats

Dronabinol shows promise in reducing agitation in Alzheimer's patients

Dronabinol shows promise in reducing agitation in Alzheimer's patients

Smartphone-based AI systems track subtle facial, pupil signals to identify depression

Smartphone-based AI systems track subtle facial, pupil signals to identify depression

Lower attention ability in adolescence can predict substance use in young adulthood

Lower attention ability in adolescence can predict substance use in young adulthood

Study highlights inequities in emergency care for unintentional ingestions in children

Study highlights inequities in emergency care for unintentional ingestions in children

Study highlights urgent need for improved care for schizophrenia

Study highlights urgent need for improved care for schizophrenia

Trends in cannabis use among older adults in Michigan

Trends in cannabis use among older adults in Michigan

Study reveals significant increase in drug overdoses in Colombia among young women

Study reveals significant increase in drug overdoses in Colombia among young women

Cannabidiol shows promise in treating cognitive disorders

Cannabidiol shows promise in treating cognitive disorders

New insights into the genetics of schizophrenia

New insights into the genetics of schizophrenia

Pandemic stress drove young adults to turn to cannabis

Pandemic stress drove young adults to turn to cannabis

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