The endocannabinoid system is the body’s system that regulates an array of other systems in the body. It works to maintain homeostasis by the use of receptors, cannabinoids, and metabolic pathways ...

Here at A3, we believe in equal opportunity. We recognize that saying we have an addiction problem is not the same as saying we have a drug use problem and that just because some people abuse ...

In From Bud to Brain, I traced how marijuana research gradually morphed from focusing on the cannabis plant (botany) to exploring the brain’s natural endocannabinoid system (neuroscience) and, ...

A receptor that cannabis latches onto in the brain could be a promising target for future mental health treatments. Experiencing chronic stress is known to leave people vulnerable to depression or ...

Genetic variations in CB1 receptor density affect temperament, including novelty-seeking and risk-taking. Low CB1 density leads to high novelty-seeking, while high receptor density causes novelty ...

Cannabis is often hailed for its relaxing effects, but did you know it’s also linked to a complex system in our body called the endocannabinoid system (ECS)? The ECS plays a crucial role in regulating ...

While Cannabis sativa has over 400 known compounds, only one, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC is known to produce a high in humans. At least that has been the case – until recently when a group of ...

BORDEAUX, France — Could AEF0117, a drug that has a novel mechanism of action in the brain, be the drug to fight cannabis addiction? Results from a phase 2a clinical trial that examined the efficacy ...

The two main compounds in cannabis are in a constant balancing act. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- Many people who use cannabis do it for the euphoric effects caused by the main ...

Northeastern University researchers have made a breakthrough drug discovery, developing the first synthetic endogenous ...

In today’s fast-paced world, finding ways to relax and de-stress is more important than ever. Many people turn to natural remedies to achieve a sense of tranquility, and one such remedy that has ...