Adrian Devitt-Lee

Adrian Devitt-Lee is Project CBD’s chief science writer and a PhD candidate in applied math at the University College in London. He is the co-author of several articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Physiology, F1000Research, SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics, and Physica A.

CBD for the Morning Commute

CBD has shown some promise in anxiety and panic disorders, from public speaking to schizophrenia. A group of London researchers followed up on these results with an experiment published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.

Cannabis: Not the Only Cause of Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome

Confused about cannabis addiction and withdrawal? So are the experts. Researchers were recently surprised to find that cannabis use was not well correlated with its own supposed withdrawal syndrome.

Chemicals in Nutmeg Boost Anandamide

Compounds from nutmeg, a spice already well-known for its hallucinogenic effects at high doses, may also interact with our endocannabinoid systems.

Driving & THC

“[T]he degree of impairment resulting from recent cannabis use is difficult to distinguish from other conditions such as advancing age or use of certain medications,” according to a review in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. It begs the question of why cannabis should be treated differently.

Car Crashes After Legalization

A recent analysis examined the incidences of fatal car crashes in the five years before and after cannabis legalization in Colorado and Washington.

Two Hits for Schizophrenia

After over a century of failing to find a causal link between cannabis use and schizophrenia, proponents of Reefer Madness have had to couch their warnings.

Savoring Cannabis

Woman impishly savoring infused chocolate

Scientists examined how savoring positive experiences predicts aspects of problematic cannabis use, but the numbers don’t add up.

The Endocannabinoid System & the Runner's High

Evidence is accumulating that the endocannabinoid system contributes significantly to the so-called “runner’s high.”

Coming Soon: Cannabinoids for Arthritis

Hands of old man with red shirt and cane

Cannabinoids seem promising for treating the symptoms or progression of rheumatoid arthritis. A new controlled trial seeks to study CBD and THC’s impacat on arthritic pain.

CBD & Diabetic Ischemia

Brazilian researchers looked into CBD’s health effects in an animal model of diabetic brain damage due to oxygen deprivation and found promising results.