Schizophrenia

Cannabis & Psychosis

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People have been studying the link between cannabis and schizophrenia for over a century. Research has not established strong evidence that cannabis causes schizophrenia, although there is an association. A new paper highlights some limitations of these studies.

Cannabis Use Protects the Gut in Schizophrenia

Danish researchers have found that cannabis users with schizophrenia experienced significantly fewer gut-related issues than those of non-cannabis users.

ICRS 2017: Report from Montreal

Dr. Paula Dall’Stella at ICRS conference in Montreal, June 2017

During the last week of June, more than 400 scientists from 25 countries met in Montreal for the 27th annual symposium of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS). Several presentations and posters showcased new findings about

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.

Pot Compound Treats Schizophrenia

CBD can treat schizophrenia as effectively as antipsychotic medications, with far fewer side effects, according to a preliminary clinical trial. Researchers at the University of Cologne in Germany studied 39 people with schizophrenia who were hospitalized for a psychotic episode.