The stimulation of dopamine release is why the intoxicating effects of THC are pleasurable to so many.
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The stimulation of dopamine release is why the intoxicating effects of THC are pleasurable to so many.
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Some say cannabis helps pull them out of depression, and a few admit that they feel a bit more depressed if they use it. What is the real story of cannabis and depression?
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Cannabis does have effects on the immune system, and some promising research has raised hope for the use of cannabinoids to decrease auto-immune damage.
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We know that cannabinoid receptors are particularly dense in the central nervous system, and while we do not yet completely understand all the mechanisms that explain the anti-seizure effects of cannabis, we do have theories.
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Cachexia, or wasting syndrome, is defined by weight loss, muscle atrophy, fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite in a person who is not actively trying to lose weight.
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Cannabis has been identified as a promising treatment option for MS because it addresses symptoms as well as aspects of disease progression.
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Cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) encompass both ancient and complex aspects of our biology. The endocannabinoid system exists in all vertebrate species, and may have begun evolving as early as 600 million years ago.
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The three most studied conditions linked to Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CED) are migraines, fibromyalgia, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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The endocannabinoid system is intimately involved with not only the ability to forget painful, damaging memories, but with fear conditioning as well.
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The endocannabinoid system plays a significant role in the functioning and health of the gastrointestinal system. These findings support the historical use of cannabis to treat digestive disorders dating back centuries.
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THC, CBD and beta caryophyllene (a terpene present in cannabis) have all been shown to reduce pain.
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