Articles tagged with "science"
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Scientists Solve Structure of Receptor That Allows THC to Get You High
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on November 11, 2016read moreA team of scientists recently made headlines by publishing a paper detailing the crystal structure of the human cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1).
What are the negative effects of cannabis smoking and secondhand smoke?
Jeremiah Wilhelm - Published on November 2, 2016read moreWe’ve all heard that first and secondhand smoke inhalation is bad, but what about when it’s cannabis smoke? A study exploring this topic has surprising results.
The Science of Sativa Cannabis Strains
Brett Konen - Published on October 14, 2016read moreLearn more about the science of sativa strains, including how they differ from indica strains and what kinds of activities their effects can amplify.
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America’s Opioid Crisis: Can High-CBD Cannabis Combat Pain and Reduce Addiction Rates?
Bailey Rahn - Published on October 14, 2016read moreHear one veteran’s story, and learn about how high CBD cannabis can help alleviate opioid addiction and help turn around the ongoing epidemic.
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CBD (cannabidiol): What does it do and how does it affect the brain & body?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on October 10, 2016read moreLearn the science behind cannabidiol (CBD) and the brain, and find out how it’s able to provide such a broad range of potential medical benefits.
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We Talked to a Harvard Doctor About Sexual Dysfunction and Cannabis
Ashley Manta - Published on September 30, 2016read moreDr. Jordan Tishler, an M.D. from Harvard who does great work in the field of sex and cannabis, offers recommendations for using cannabis for sexual dysfunction.
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Here’s Why the DEA Will Never Reschedule Cannabis
Jeremy Kossen - Published on August 11, 2016read moreRestricting cannabis as a Schedule I drug is morally indefensible. It’s time to rethink the lack of wisdom of our scheduling system.
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Can Cannabidiol (CBD) Help Support Weight Loss and Metabolism?
Sponsored Article - Published on August 11, 2016read moreCannabidiol (CBD) has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-psychotic, and more beneficial properties, but can it help with weight loss and metabolism?
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Why does cannabis get you ‘high’ and make you feel good?
Jeremy Kossen - Published on July 18, 2016read moreLearn about the myths surrounding cannabis’s production of dopamine, and find out how cannabis really does give you that “high” happy feeling.
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Leafly Medical Studies Roundup: Is Cannabis Addictive Because We ‘Prefer It Over Fruit’?
Bailey Rahn - Published on June 8, 2016read moreNIDA concludes that long-term cannabis use is associated with altered activity in the brain’s reward processing pathways, plus studies on alcoholism and PTSD, liver cancer, and more.
