The endocannabinoid system is one of the most diffuse neurotransmitter systems in the body and the brain. Understanding its ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new study has found that, contrary to expectations, pre-treatment with cannabidiol, or CBD, exacerbated the acute memory ...

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 ...

The connection between cannabis and weight loss is paradoxical. Consuming the plant can improve the appetite of patients with cancer and anorexia. But studies also show that on the whole, cannabis ...