Targeting the Endocannabinoid System May be Next Solution to OCD
Razi Berry The body’s endocannabinoid system, due to the critical role it plays in regulating neurotransmitter signaling, is an enticing target for drug development against disorders associated with anxiety, stress, and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A comprehensive new review article that provides an overview of this complex system, endogenous and exogenous cannabinoids, […]
Study: Chronic Cannabis Use May Negatively Affect Memory
Razi Berry Researchers are beginning to conclude that long-term use of cannabis, or cannabis derived drugs, impairs memory.1 Both recreational users, as well as those using the drug/herb for its therapeutic effects on epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and other conditions may be affected. Long-term use of cannabis or cannabis derived drugs impairs memory The […]