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Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse is an excessively habitual partaking in drugs or alcohol. The effects of substance abuse can be harmful both mentally and physically and can lead to addictive tendencies. The most commonly abused substances are alcohol and opioids, which can cause problems such as heart and liver damage.
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JAN 15, 2020Drug Discovery & Development
Research carried out by the University of Minnesota Medical School indicates a new drug target for treating a drug addic ...Written By: Nouran AminJAN 04, 2020Genetics & Genomics
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is caused by repeated trauma to the head, like a boxer, football player, or soldi ...Written By: Carmen LeitchJAN 03, 2020Cannabis Sciences
Recreational cannabis is legal in 10 states and Washington, DC, but regulations regarding potency do not exist. The resu ...Written By: Futurity (futurity.org)DEC 27, 2019Health & Medicine
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune explains that Dr. Steven Aks, director of toxicology at Stroger Hospital in Chic ...DEC 09, 2019Cell & Molecular Biology
Lots of people drink alcohol, but not everyone develops a drinking problem. Researchers are starting to learn more about ...Written By: Carmen LeitchNOV 22, 2019Health & Medicine
The U.S. government is weighing in on the hot topic of whether or not medical marijuana is a successful tool in treating ...NOV 11, 2019Cannabis Sciences
Data from a new Canadian survey suggest that cannabis use can be beneficial for people with post-traumatic stress disord ...Written By: Kara MarkerOCT 29, 2019Cannabis Sciences
Even the most ephemeral marijuana use as a teenager can negatively impact the health and well-being of the next generati ...Written By: Kara MarkerSEP 09, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
Nootropics are a broad range of both natural and artificial compounds though to improve cognitive function. Inclu ...Written By: Annie LennonAUG 16, 2019Health & Medicine
Research shows that there may be a specific gene associated with a higher risk of cannabis abuse. The same gene is respo ...AUG 07, 2019Cannabis Sciences
Organic foods are growing in popularity. Can cannabis farmers get in on the game? In the U.S., the organic market breach ...Written By: Julia TraversAUG 02, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA or “molly”, is a well-known substance known to induce feelings of euphoria and b ...Written By: Annie LennonJUN 04, 2019Cannabis Sciences
During adolescence, important cognitive functions develop. Adolescence is a highly sensitive period for brain developmen ...Written By: Dr. Nina LichtenbergMAY 24, 2019Cardiology
In a time when once-demonized substances are being recognized for their potential health benefits, what role should psyc ...Written By: Abbie ArceMAY 16, 2019Cancer
Between 2005 and 2014, cancer patients increased their use of marijuana/ cannabis 114 percent, according to a new study ...Written By: Julia TraversAPR 11, 2019Cannabis Sciences
As always, this article nor this newsletter does not recommend or condone marijuana use. It is about the science behind ...Written By: Amy LoriauxMAR 28, 2019Cannabis Sciences
A recent study published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine by Dr. Arum Kim, MD, and colleagues, from the New York Un ...Written By: Amy LoriauxMAR 27, 2019Cannabis Sciences
We have touched upon the different aspects of the "high" experienced through marijuana edibles (brownies, cook ...Written By: Amy LoriauxMAR 11, 2019Genetics & Genomics
Women got cancer, substance abuse, and metabolic disorder diagnoses later.Written By: Carmen LeitchMAR 07, 2019Cannabis Sciences
In a rare concession from the National Football League, officials are preparing to make changes to its substance abuse p ...Written By: Amy LoriauxMAR 03, 2019Drug Discovery & Development
Recently, researchers have identified a drug that could help reverse the damaging effects of heavy alcohol consumption o ...Written By: Nouran AminFEB 14, 2019Cannabis Sciences
There is a growing consensus among scientists that adolescents who use marijuana are at risk for developing mood disorde ...Written By: Amy LoriauxJAN 24, 2019Cannabis Sciences
According to the largest brain imaging study conducted by Dr. Daniel G. Amen, MD, founder of Amen Clinics in Costa ...Written By: Amy LoriauxJAN 17, 2019Cannabis Sciences
When I was growing up in the 1990s, the answer to this question was simple: "just say no". The D.A.R.E.&n ...Written By: Amy Loriaux
JAN 15, 2020
Drug Discovery & Development
Research carried out by the University of Minnesota Medical School indicates a new drug target for treating a drug addic
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
JAN 04, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is caused by repeated trauma to the head, like a boxer, football player, or soldi
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 03, 2020
Cannabis Sciences
Recreational cannabis is legal in 10 states and Washington, DC, but regulations regarding potency do not exist. The resu
...
Written By:
Futurity (futurity.org)
DEC 27, 2019
Health & Medicine
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune explains that Dr. Steven Aks, director of toxicology at Stroger Hospital in Chic
...
DEC 09, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
Lots of people drink alcohol, but not everyone develops a drinking problem. Researchers are starting to learn more about
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 22, 2019
Health & Medicine
The U.S. government is weighing in on the hot topic of whether or not medical marijuana is a successful tool in treating
...
NOV 11, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
Data from a new Canadian survey suggest that cannabis use can be beneficial for people with post-traumatic stress disord
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
OCT 29, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
Even the most ephemeral marijuana use as a teenager can negatively impact the health and well-being of the next generati
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
SEP 09, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
Nootropics are a broad range of both natural and artificial compounds though to improve cognitive function. Inclu
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
AUG 16, 2019
Health & Medicine
Research shows that there may be a specific gene associated with a higher risk of cannabis abuse. The same gene is respo
...
AUG 07, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
Organic foods are growing in popularity. Can cannabis farmers get in on the game? In the U.S., the organic market breach
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
AUG 02, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA or “molly”, is a well-known substance known to induce feelings of euphoria and b
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JUN 04, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
During adolescence, important cognitive functions develop. Adolescence is a highly sensitive period for brain developmen
...
Written By:
Dr. Nina Lichtenberg
MAY 24, 2019
Cardiology
In a time when once-demonized substances are being recognized for their potential health benefits, what role should psyc
...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
MAY 16, 2019
Cancer
Between 2005 and 2014, cancer patients increased their use of marijuana/ cannabis 114 percent, according to a new study
...
Written By:
Julia Travers
APR 11, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
As always, this article nor this newsletter does not recommend or condone marijuana use. It is about the science behind
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
MAR 28, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
A recent study published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine by Dr. Arum Kim, MD, and colleagues, from the New York Un
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
MAR 27, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
We have touched upon the different aspects of the "high" experienced through marijuana edibles (brownies, cook
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
MAR 11, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
Women got cancer, substance abuse, and metabolic disorder diagnoses later.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 07, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
In a rare concession from the National Football League, officials are preparing to make changes to its substance abuse p
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
MAR 03, 2019
Drug Discovery & Development
Recently, researchers have identified a drug that could help reverse the damaging effects of heavy alcohol consumption o
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
FEB 14, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
There is a growing consensus among scientists that adolescents who use marijuana are at risk for developing mood disorde
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
JAN 24, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
According to the largest brain imaging study conducted by Dr. Daniel G. Amen, MD, founder of Amen Clinics in Costa
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux
JAN 17, 2019
Cannabis Sciences
When I was growing up in the 1990s, the answer to this question was simple: "just say no". The D.A.R.E.&n
...
Written By:
Amy Loriaux