Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Induces Dopamine Release in the Human Striatum

Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Induces Dopamine Release in the Human Striatum

The influence of cannabis on mental health receives growing scientific and political attention. An increasing demand for treatment of cannabis dependence has refueled the discussion about the addictive potential of cannabis. A key feature of all addictive drugs is the ability to increase synaptic dopamine levels in the striatum, a mechanism involved in their rewarding and motivating effects. However, it is currently unknown if cannabis can stimu…

Largest-Ever Analysis Of Medical Marijuana To Treat Cancer Symptoms Shows ‘Overwhelming Scientific Consensus’ On Benefits

Researchers this week published what they described as the “largest meta-analysis ever conducted on medical cannabis and its effects on cancer-related symptoms”, finding “overwhelming scientific consensus” on marijuana’s therapeutic effects. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Oncology, analyzed data from 10,641 peer-reviewed studies—what authors say is more than ten times the number in […]

It is well known among both professionals and the general public that cannabis has very positive effects on a wide range of health problems. However, its wider use is complicated by the fact that it also has psychoactive properties and can cause addiction. However, new research by Austrian scientists has brought an interesting discovery. Violet odorata could have similar therapeutic effects to marijuana, but without the aforementioned undesirabl…

Largest-Ever Meta-Analysis of Medical Cannabis Finds "Overwhelming Scientific Consensus" for Treating Cancer Symptoms

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information On Tuesday, April 15, Frontiers in Oncology published the largest meta-analysis ever conducted on medical cannabis and its effects on cancer-related symptoms—a groundbreaking scientific achievement. Led by Cancer Playbook, powered by Whole Health Oncology Institute (WHOI), this systematic research review aggregated data from over 10,000 peer-reviewed studies—a scale never before achieved in t…