Depression

Depression & Cannabis

Our moods are affected by our environment, life situations, genetics, and brain activity. Some individuals are simply happier than others, and research on CB1 (cannabinoid) receptor genes gives us some clues to why that happens. [1] However, even though some are seemingly genetically destined to find and maintain happiness easier, other variables in life cannot be minimized.

Coffee & Cannabis

Coffee and cannabis are two of the most widely used psychoactive substances in the world. What happens when you take them together?

CBD & the Psychedelic Receptor

Reported initially in 2005, the discovery that CBD interacts directly with these (and other) 5-HT receptors hints at a broader relationship between the endocannabinoid and serotonergic systems that scientists are still uncovering.

Better than Cannabis?

Research on the effects of cannabis led directly to the discovery of a major biochemical signaling system in the human body – the endocannabinoid system – which plays a pivotal role in regulating a wide range of physiological processes. Here are ten strategies that scientists are currently pursuing in an effort to harness the healing potential of the endocannabinoid system.

Cannabis & Sleep Disturbances

An African American man stands hugging a pillow with one hand to his face. He is wearing a bright yellow shirt and standing in front of a blue background. There are feathers on his shoulder and head. He looks frustrated and tired.

Quality sleep is critical to human emotional, mental and physical health, yet it eludes between 50-70 million Americans. Nishi Whitely explores why sleep matters, the role of the endocannabinoid system in sleep, and how cannabis and its components — in particular, CBD and THC — may benefit those with sleep issues.

Marijuana for “Anxiety-Tension”

Ganja’s biphasic qualities allows smokers to “equilibriate” the nervous system, according to Humes. Consumed in appropriate quantities, the herb could calm the hyper or invigorate the sluggish.

Marijuana for the Masses

Why did cannabis become so popular in the 1960s? And why is it even more popular today?

Once confined to America’s lower socioeconomic strata, the illicit weed smoked by marginalized Mexicans and African-Americans jumped its racial boundaries and found favor among white middle class youth during the social tumult loosely known as “the Sixties.”

Cannabis, Mood & Depression [BOOK EXCERPT]

Linda A. Parker explains the mood enhancing and anti-depressant qualities of CBD and THC.

CBD: The Cinderella Molecule

High Times article by Martin A Lee highlights the breakthrough research on CBD, and how it has revolutionized the story of cannabis medicine.

Patient Survey: Cannabis in the Treatment of Age-Related Pain

medical marijuana patient survey for age related pain

Survey results demonstrated that cannabis appears to be an effective pain management tool with few negative side effects. The study also found that a significant decrease in opiate usage among elderly patients while taking medical cannabis.