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In a groundbreaking study published in Neuron, researchers at Johns Hopkins University uncovered how the psychedelic drug DOI (2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine) reduces anxiety by activating particular neurons in the brain. The research looks at a specific type of brain cell called parvalbumin-...

A recent clinical trial has identified potential therapeutic benefits of cannabigerol (CBG), a cannabinoid that has not been as widely studied as THC or CBD. The study, conducted by researchers at Washington State University (WSU) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), indicates...

Meta Platforms Inc’s (NASDAQ:META) Instagram has initiated a pilot program in collaboration with the Center for Open Science (COS), permitting selected researchers to access its data. This move aims to investigate the potential impact of social media on the mental well-being of teens and...

A Florida judge has advised a defendant in a misdemeanor DUI case to switch to Xanax from medical marijuana to treat her anxiety, reported Tampa Bay Times. Dorothy Vaccaro, a Pinellas County Court judge, told the 21-year-old woman that her condition is not a sufficient reason to use medical...

More people are turning to cannabis to ease their stress and anxiety, and a growing body of evidence indicates that its use can alleviate symptoms such as worried feelings, irritability and sleeping problems, to name a few. However, frequent and long-term use of cannabis can potentially lead to...

This article was originally published on The Cannabis Community and appears here with permission. As more states legalize cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes, an increasing number of people are turning to it to treat anxiety and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). According to some...

FTX’s stunning collapse not only left employees “sick with anger,” but the company may also have more than one million creditors, rather than its initially stated 100,000, according to information in a Tuesday bankruptcy filing.  The past week’s shocking...

A silent epidemic is moving across the country. Each year, from one in five children in the U.S., show signs or symptoms of a mental health disorder, be it depression, anxiety or substance abuse. Despite a recent study led by Columbia University which found adolescent drug...

By The Fresh Toast's Brendan Bures, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis. Anxiety is a common reason geriatric patients turn to medical marijuana, new research finds. Teenagers have consumed marijuana less and less in legal states. Instead, baby boomers have taken their place. As...

In a recent study on 7,362 adults, Canadian researchers found that cannabis use improved depression and anxiety at 12 and 18 months in adults diagnosed with depression and anxiety long term.   The study will be published in Psychiatry Research in its upcoming July...

Using cannabis to curb certain disorders such as social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and depression is not a novelty. With the increasing impact of anxiety disorders on family life and the economy, the number of those turning to...

Field Trip Health (NASDAQ: FTRP), a company offering mental health treatment using ketamine therapy, has inked a unique deal with Nue Life Health to expand its service offerings to at-home treatment. Field Trip currently has eleven clinics across North America, where the company provides...

This article was originally published on Cannabis & Tech Today and appears here with permission. In recent years, many people have started using CBD as a remedy to various health issues thanks to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and sedative properties. One of the most prominent uses of CBD is...

This article was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight and appears here with permission. If you fail to meet even one of the inclusion criteria, or you meet even one of the exclusion criteria, then you are not eligible and you will not be selected for participation. It seems like every week...

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. A new study shows that people with affective disorders are at higher odds of developing an adverse relationship with medical cannabis. One of marijuana’s most common medicinal uses is to provide relief...