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Monday, December 8, 2014

Recent Developments on Weed and Brain Health

Cannabis, or marijuana, has been the subject of debate for quite some time now, and several researches on the benefits of the drug have been published. Recent studies have unearthed even more potential healing properties of marijuana for various conditions, including those that affect the brain.

A study published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology claims that an active ingredient in marijuana can help alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which afflicts more than five million people annually. According to the research, the active ingredient found in marijuana, called THC, may be more effective against PTSD than known drugs after conducting an experiment using synthetic cannabinoid on rats.