Studies have offered evidence that cannabinoids might be neuroprotective against the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. It reduces inflammation and amyloid beta accumulation in nerve cells.
Chronic Use of Marijuana can Disrupt Reward Process in the Brain
Long-term marijuana users had more brain activity in the mesocorticolimbic reward system when presented with cannabis cues than with natural reward cues.
Long-term marijuana users had more brain activity in the mesocorticolimbic reward system when presented with cannabis cues than with natural reward cues.
‘Tetrahydrocannabinol, a main compound found in marijuana, can help deteriorate amyloid beta, a toxic protein that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease’
The Salk team recreated parts of Alzheimer's disease through nerve cell modification. Amyloid beta is commonly linked to Alzheimer's, but its exact function regarding the disease is unknown. The National Institutes of Health says Alzheimer's plagues more than 5 million Americans.
Alzheimer's remains an excruciating disease. The findings of the study could set the stage for new treatments.
Adolescent Alcohol and Marijuana Use Hampers Academic Performance
Asian, black and Hispanic youth who use alcohol and marijuana were less prepared academically than white youth.
Asian, black and Hispanic youth who use alcohol and marijuana were less prepared academically than white youth.
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Marijuana to be Legalized in Canada by 2017
Uruguay became the first country to fully legalize marijuana in 2013. Canada is expected to become the first G7 nation to do so.
Uruguay became the first country to fully legalize marijuana in 2013. Canada is expected to become the first G7 nation to do so.
Marijuana is Not Dangerous, but It's Not Sufficiently Safe
Mexico authorized four activists to grow and consume their own marijuana while barring them from selling it, arguing that its their fundamental human right.
Mexico authorized four activists to grow and consume their own marijuana while barring them from selling it, arguing that its their fundamental human right.
