Cannabis has been used for hundreds of years, with its ability to dampen feelings of anxiety
often reported as a primary reason for use. Only recently has the specific role cannabinoids …

Adolescence is the transitional period between childhood and adulthood, during which
extensive brain development occurs. Since this period also overlaps with the initiation of …

The impact of cannabis on the adolescent compared to adult brain is of interest to
researchers and society alike. From a theoretical perspective, adolescence represents a …

Cannabis use during the critical neurodevelopmental period of adolescence, may lead to
brain structural, functional, and histological alterations that may underpin some of the longer …

Cannabis is the most used drug of abuse worldwide. It is well established that the most
abundant phytocannabinoids in this plant are Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and …

The rise in cannabinoid legalization and decriminalization in the US has been paired with
an increase in adolescents that perceive marijuana as a “no risk” drug. However, a …

Background Some evidence suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) has potential to help alleviate
HIV symptoms due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Here we examined …

The use of cannabis is rapidly gaining legal status across North America. Such dramatic
legislative shifts have prompted an urgency in elucidating the stimulus effects of cannabis …

Δ9-THC (the main active compound from Cannabis sativa) and related cannabinoids have
been used as drugs of abuse and as medications. They induce a complex set of emotional …

Fatty acid binding protein 5 (FABP5) interacts with the endocannabinoid system in the brain
via intracellular transport of anandamide, as well as Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the …