THC more important for therapeutic effects in cannabis than previously known
This article originally appeared at http://news.unm.edu/news/notorious-psychoactive-chemical-thc-more-important-for-therapeutic-effects-in-cannabis-than-previously-believed Researchers at The University of New Mexico recently solved a major gap in the scientific literature by using mobile software technology to measure the real-time effects of actual cannabis-based products used by millions of people every day. Contrary to popular media-reports and scientific dogma, the psychoactive chemical, tetrahydrocannabinol or […]
Cannabis Study: How THC Affects Learning and Memory at Different Ages
This article originally appeared at https://www.leafly.com/news/science-tech/cannabis-study-thc-impact-on-memory-and-learning A recent study in mice sparked eye-catching headlines like, “Memory Loss From Old Age Could Be Reversed By Smoking Marijuana.” The idea is alluring, especially given the toll cognitive decline takes as we age: instead of leaving you dazed and confused, THC might actually help restore cognitive function in […]
