Wayne State University studying benefits of CDB

Study: CBD May Block Addictive Effects of Cocaine and Caffeine, Targeting Brain Matrix Genes

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information According to a new study published in Addiction Neuroscience, cannabidiol (CBD) could protect against the behavioral effects of cocaine and caffeine when used together, by altering gene expression in a key brain region associated with reward. Researchers from Universidad de la República and the Biological Research Institute Clemente Estable in Uruguay conducted the study on male mice, using a…

Wayne State University studying benefits of CDB

Wayne State University researchers are testing whether adding CBD to therapy can rewire how the brain handles anxiety. The two-year study, funded by a $3.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, looks at whether combining CBD with cognitive behavioral therapy can help people suffering from anxiety disorder. CBD is a non-intoxicating component of cannabis. Wayne State Psychology and Neuroscience Professor Hilary Marusak explains ho…