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A cartoon image of a sun in the sky with golden rays extending outwards, with cannabis leaves on either side of the sun. Illustrated by McCall Sarrett.
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Does Cannabidiol (CBD) Actually Help Anxiety?

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 Grace Browne 0 Comments Amygdala, Anxiety, Anxiolytic, Autism, Cannabidiol, Cannabis, CBD, Cingulate Cortex, DEA, dementia, Dextromethorphan, Drug, EFSA, Epilepsy, FDA, fMRI, Marijuana, Neurotransmitters, Paranoia, Phytocannabinoids, Psychology, serotonin, Society, THC
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound of the Cannabis plant, has exploded in popularity in recent times, touted as a medical “cure-all”. Retailers promise their products will heal cancer, stop dementia… Read more
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Myth or fact? Some neurotransmitters travel backwards across the synapse.

December 14, 2015March 22, 2016 knowingneurons 2 Comments 52 Brain Facts, Axon, Hunger, Marijuana, neurotransmitter, Receptor, Retrograde, Synapse, THC
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