WSU Study Sheds New Light on Widely-Held Beliefs About Cannabis and Stress Relief
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Does smoking pot actually relieve stress? Washington State study says it's complicated
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For years, marijuana has been promoted as a home remedy for relaxation and stress relief. But now, new research confirms that not everyone experiences the same calming effect after cannabis use. Scientists at Washington State University conducted human trials and found that while cannabis lowered some physiological stress symptoms, others were [...]
One of the arguments used by cannabis users is that the plant helps relieve stress, but a new study suggests that some of the body's stress response systems do not receive the message. The study, conducted by researchers from the State University of Washington (WSU) and published in Neuropsychopharmacology magazine, made with regular cannabis users, revealed that the substance's consumption reduced some physiological stress indicators, such as c…
Scientists in the US investigated how marijuana affects stress levels in regular users. The study's findings suggest that the feeling of relaxation after taking the substance may be largely a result of expectations, not its actual effects.
Think Cannabis Reduces Stress? New Study Finds It’s Complicated
PULLMAN, Wash. — Cannabis is often used as a stress reliever, but a new study suggests that some of the body’s stress response systems don’t get the message. A human trial of regular cannabis users found that cannabis use lowered some physiological stress measures, such as cortisol levels, but others remained unaffected or increased after […]
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