Cannabis

A non-intoxicating compound in cannabis could offer a breakthrough treatment for alcohol use disorder. New research shows CBD significantly reduces withdrawal symptoms, blocks cravings, and physically protects the brain from alcohol-induced cell death.

Many people use cannabis to help cut back on drinking. However, a new study reveals that smoking THC only reduces alcohol cravings for individuals with average or high working memory, leaving those with poorer cognitive control without this benefit.

Exploring the overlooked aspects of substance-related sexuality, a new analysis of young adults demonstrates how cannabis serves to heighten physical pleasure and intimacy.

A new study published in Translational Psychiatry finds that chronic cannabis use is associated with better decision-making in people with bipolar disorder, contrasting with the cognitive impairment typically observed in healthy users.

A new study found that the physical stress of cold water immersion did not release fat-stored THC back into the blood. This suggests that moderate stress is unlikely to cause unexpected intoxication or failed drug tests.

A new study suggests a compound in cannabis could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that treating rats with cannabidiol prevented memory loss and inflammation by activating specific brain receptors.

Swapping a beer for a cannabis drink could reduce alcohol-related harms. New research indicates that consumers of infused beverages are likely to use them as substitutes, resulting in fewer weekly drinks and less bingeing.

A new study suggests that adding cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, to products containing caffeine and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can intensify the drug’s psychoactive effects and increase impairment.

A new study suggests cannabidiol may prevent sensitization to combined cocaine and caffeine. The findings link this protective effect to specific gene expression changes in the brain’s extracellular matrix.

New findings suggest cannabis microdosing protects cognition in mild Alzheimer’s cases without the side effects of recreational use.

New research shows that smoking cannabis with 7.2% THC reduced alcohol intake by nearly a third in heavy drinkers.

New research tracks how THC exposure during pregnancy disrupts fetal brain development and leads to sustained structural changes in adulthood.

New research suggests CBD shields the brain from relapse triggers by repairing molecular damage caused by opioid use.

Research involving frequent older cannabis users indicates that smoking marijuana slows executive function but produces inconsistent effects on memory, suggesting the aging brain may process the drug’s acute effects differently than younger brains.

A new study shows frequent marijuana use increased among California 11th graders following the 2018 legalization of recreational retail. However, students in cities with bans on dispensaries reported lower usage rates than those with legal shops.