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Marijuana use associated with cyclic vomiting syndrome in young males
Jan 14, 2012 19:39
Researchers have found clear associations between marijuana use in young males and cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), where...
Ecstasy drug produces lasting serotonin neurotoxicity in the brain
Recreational use of Ecstasy – the illegal “rave” drug that produces feelings of euphoria and emotional warmth...
How cannabis causes ‘cognitive chaos’ in the brain
Cannabis use is associated with disturbances in concentration and memory. New research by neuroscientists at the University...
Cannabis increases risk of depression in those with genetic vulnerability
Young people who are genetically vulnerable to depression should be extra careful about using cannabis: smoking cannabis...
Marijuana use may double the risk of accidents for drivers
Over 10 million people age 12 or older are estimated to have driven under the influence of illicit drugs in the prior year,...
Ecstasy cannot compensate for effects of sleep loss on driving
The drug ecstasy, otherwise known as methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), cannot compensate for the impairing effects of...
Single dose of ‘magic mushroom’ creates long lasting personality changes
A single high dose of the hallucinogen psilocybin, the active ingredient in so-called “magic mushrooms,” was enough to...
Marijuana prevents post-traumatic stress symptoms in rats
Cannabinoids (marijuana) administration after experiencing a traumatic event blocks the development of post-traumatic stress...
Athletes may have different reasons for marijuana use
College athletes tend to be less likely than their non-athlete peers to smoke marijuana. But when they do, they may have...
Ecstasy associated with chronic change in brain function
Ecstasy – the illegal “rave” drug that produces feelings of euphoria and emotional warmth – has been in...
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