Post-mortem brain analysis shows decades of alcohol use significantly alter endocannabinoid gene expression in the prefrontal ...

It’s not in your stomach; it’s in your head. Scientists have mapped exactly how cannabis overrides your brain's satiety ...

Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly alters gene expression in key brain regions involved in reward, impulse control, and ...

At 15 years old, Sammy considered himself an expert on cannabis. When I asked what he knew about how marijuana interacts with the brain, he confidently explained, “THC activates cannabinoid receptors ...

New research shows chronic alcohol use rewires gene activity in human brain regions that control reward and decision-making, ...

A growing body of research is challenging the long-held assumption that any cannabis use accelerates cognitive decline in older adults. Multiple studies drawing on tens of thousands of participants ...

Cannabis is often hailed for its relaxing effects, but did you know it’s also linked to a complex system in our body called the endocannabinoid system (ECS)? The ECS plays a crucial role in regulating ...

When faced with chronic stress, why do some people develop anxiety and depressive symptoms while others show resilience? The results of studies in mice, headed by researchers at Université Laval, ...

At 15 years old, Sammy considered himself an expert on cannabis. When I asked what he knew about how marijuana interacts with the brain, he confidently explained, “THC activates cannabinoid receptors ...