FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 18, 2026·10 min readTeenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia RiskNew research highlights a critical "window of vulnerability" in the developing brain. While cannabis use disorder significantly spikes the risk of schizophrenia and depression in teenagers, the trend remarkably reverses in adults, suggesting that heavy use may uniquely disrupt adolescent neural maturation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 10, 2026·8 min readCannabis Reshapes the Way We Recall the TruthA new study reveals that cannabis doesn't just make you forget—it can lead your brain to "create" memories that never happened.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 26, 2026·8 min readModern Cannabis Is Hitting Gen Z Mental Health HardA widening health gap. A 10-year study of 35,000 people finds that the link between cannabis use and mental health disorders is strengthening, with youth facing the highest risks.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 20, 2026·8 min readTeen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar RiskOne hit could have a two-year countdown. New research confirms that teen cannabis use doubles the risk of severe psychiatric disorders in young adulthood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 19, 2026·8 min readSatiety Bypass: How Cannabis Overrides the Brain’s “I’m Full” SignalA new study reveals how cannabis hijacks the brain's hypothalamus to trigger "the munchies," offering new insights for treating medical appetite loss.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 16, 2026·9 min readBrain Imaging Study Reveals Cannabis Impact on Working MemoryYour brain’s "mental workspace" might be taking a hit. The largest cannabis brain-imaging study ever conducted shows a significant decline in working memory for heavy users.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 16, 2026·13 min readModerate Cannabis Use May Protect the Aging BrainA massive study of over 26,000 middle aged and older adults reveals that those who use cannabis in moderation have larger brain volumes and sharper cognitive skills than non-users.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 11, 2025·7 min readStress Levels Predict Cannabis UseNew research shows that rats with naturally higher baseline stress hormone levels are significantly more likely to self-administer cannabis vapor. Over several weeks, rats were allowed to nose-poke for cannabis, and those with elevated corticosterone displayed the strongest drug-seeking behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 28, 2025·7 min readCBD Can Reduce Aggression in DogsA massive multi-year analysis of tens of thousands of dogs reveals that CBD use is becoming increasingly common among aging companion animals. While dogs given CBD initially showed higher aggression, their aggression decreased below average levels with long-term use.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 19, 2025·7 min readCannabis Blunts Alcohol CravingsA randomized, placebo-controlled trial shows that cannabis with active THC reduces immediate alcohol cravings and lowers drinking levels in heavy-drinking young adults. After smoking THC, participants not only drank less, they waited longer before taking the first sip and reported lower urges to drink.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·November 7, 2025·5 min readNano Tech Helps CBD Quiet Pain at the SourceA new study shows that CBD delivered through a nano-micelle system can cross the blood–brain barrier and produce rapid neuropathic pain relief. The formulation, called CBD-IN, helped mice within 30 minutes and avoided the motor and cognitive side effects often seen with conventional pain drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 21, 2025·5 min readTobacco and Cannabis Together Alter Brain’s “Bliss Molecule” SystemPeople who use both cannabis and tobacco show unique brain chemistry linked to higher anxiety, depression, and difficulty quitting. Brain scans revealed increased levels of FAAH, an enzyme that breaks down the brain’s “bliss molecule,” anandamide.Read More
