Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, has a profound impact on the human brain. By mimicking naturally occurring endocannabinoids, THC binds to cannabinoid receptors—especially CB1 receptors—found in regions that regulate memory, emotion, movement, and decision-making. This interaction is what produces the “high,” along with altered perception, … [Read more...] about How THC Shapes the Brain: What Science Tells Us About Cannabis Use
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How THC Shapes the Brain: What Science Tells Us About Cannabis Use
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, has a profound impact on the human brain. By mimicking naturally occurring endocannabinoids, THC binds to cannabinoid receptors—especially CB1 receptors—found in regions that regulate memory, emotion, movement, and decision-making. This interaction is what produces the “high,” along with altered perception, … [Read more...] about How THC Shapes the Brain: What Science Tells Us About Cannabis Use
Regular marijuana use linked to risk for HF, major adverse heart, brain events
PHILADELPHIA — Two observational studies presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions linked regular marijuana use to elevated risk for HF and elevated risk for major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events. In one study, daily marijuana users had increased risk for incident HF compared with never users, and in the other, older nonsmokers with cannabis … [Read more...] about Regular marijuana use linked to risk for HF, major adverse heart, brain events
