Researchers report chronic marijuana users show more brain activity in the mesocorticolimbic reward system when presented with cannabis cues than with natural reward cues. A new study reports people who started using marijuana before the age of 16 showed signs of arrested brain development in the prefrontal cortex. However, those who started using after the age of 16 showed the opposite effect.
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Fresh raw marijuana nutrition facts
Fresh raw marijuana is a complete food source. It can be eaten in salads or juiced. No other single plant source has the essential amino acids in such an easily digestible form that provides instant food energy. Fresh raw marijuana contains all the essential amino acids and fatty acids necessary in maintaining healthy human life.Continue reading “Fresh raw marijuana nutrition facts”
Will Smoking Pot Harm Your Heart? Experts Weigh In
Is Pot Linked to Blood Pressure Deaths?
Is Pot Linked to Blood Pressure Deaths? Heartburn Slideshow: Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid 10 Facts About the Amazing Brain Weight Gain Shockers Slideshow Pictures FACEBOOKTWITTEREMAILPRINT ARTICLE By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter Latest High Blood Pressure News ‘Simple 7’ Steps Can Help Improve Blood Pressure Home Blood Pressure Monitors Wrong 7 of 10 TimesContinue reading “Is Pot Linked to Blood Pressure Deaths?”
Ana Vs Ann At Politicon: On Marijuana
Marijuana Can Increase a Teenager’s Risk of Psychosis
Marijuana Can Increase a Teenager’s Risk of Psychosis Summary: According to researchers, teens who frequently use marijuana have a 159% increased risk of developing recurrent psychotic-like experiences. The new study also reflects on the effects of cannabis use with cognitive development. Source: University of Montreal. An UdeM study confirms the link between marijuana use andContinue reading “Marijuana Can Increase a Teenager’s Risk of Psychosis”
Low Dose THC Can Relieve Stress But More Does Just the Opposite
Summary: A new study reports low doses of THC can help to lower social anxiety and stress, while higher levels can increase anxious feelings. Source: University of Illinois. Cannabis smokers often report that they use the drug to relax or relieve stress, but few studies provide clinical evidence of these effects. Now, researchers at theContinue reading “Low Dose THC Can Relieve Stress But More Does Just the Opposite”
Marijuana: Could it slow Parkinson’s disease progression?
By Marrie Ellis The review was led by Prof. Zvi Loewy, from the Touro College of Pharmacy in New York, NY. It is published in the journal Parkinson’s Disease. The researchers note that medical marijuana has been approved in various U.S. states to treat symptoms of cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, chronic pain, seizures, cachexia, and multipleContinue reading “Marijuana: Could it slow Parkinson’s disease progression?”
Scans of brain on drugs and alcohol
Low Hippocampal Blood Flow and Higher Alzheimer’s Vulnerability in Marijuana Users
Summary: A new study reports marijuana users have lower blood flow to the hippocampus, an area of the brain associated with memory and learning. Source: IOS Press. Hippocampus, the brain’s key memory and learning center, has the lowest blood flow in marijuana users suggesting higher vulnerability to Alzheimer’s. As the U.S. races to legalize marijuanaContinue reading “Low Hippocampal Blood Flow and Higher Alzheimer’s Vulnerability in Marijuana Users”
Aggression in alcoholic brain
The link between alcohol and aggression is well known. What’s not so clear is just why heavy drinkers get belligerent. What is it about the brain-on-alcohol that makes fighting seem like a good idea “and do all intoxicated people get more aggressive” or “does it depend on the circumstances”? New research by University of KentuckyContinue reading “Aggression in alcoholic brain”