Dr. Ethan Russo: CBD & Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency
In this installment of Cannabis Conversations, Dr. Ethan Russo discusses clinical endocannabinoid deficiency and ways to target the endocannabinoid system for therapeutic benefit.
Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Disease
A collection of published research articles, videos, and other educational resources about Alzheimer’s and CBD (cannabidiol).
CBD, PPARs & Gene Expression
There is growing interest among medical scientists in the gene-regulating properties of cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive plant cannabinoid. CBD reduces brain cancer and breast cancer cell proliferation and metastasis by inhibiting the expression of the ID-1 gene.
The Brain and Marijuana [BOOK EXCERPT]
The discovery of the endocannabinoid system has breathtaking implications for nearly every area of medicine, spawning a revolution in medical science.
CBD, Alzheimer’s and More
Despite the growing investigation on cannabis medicine for a wide variety of conditions, the actual healing power of the plant has barely been tapped. Learn more about the potential implications of cannabinoids for Alzheimer’s disease, neurodegeneration, and more.
THC Prevents Memory Loss
In a test of short-term memory skills, only users of “skunk”-type marijuana strains exhibited impaired recall when intoxicated, whereas people who smoked hashish or herbal cannabis blends performed equally well whether stoned or sober.