Positive Marijuana Research Database
Glioma is a brain cancer which is very aggressive and long term survival rates are low because the standard treatments for glioma are largely unsuccessful. It is known that cannabinoids can specifically inhibit glioma growth and neutralize part of the cancer process. This study set out to determine the effect of treating glioma cancer cells […]
Bipolar disorder is considered one of the most debilitating mood disorders, and marijuana (cannabis) is the most commonly used illicit substance among this group. It is unknown if the combination may improve or disrupt mood, and if there is further cognitive impairment when combined. This study attempted to determine the impact of marijuana on mood […]
Although medical marijuana is derived from the same plant species as recreational marijuana, those seeking medical relief often choose strains with unique chemical ratios not often sought by the recreational user. For example, medical users are more likely to choose profiles with significant CBD ratios present instead of seeking the highest level of THC possible. […]
A basic understanding of botanical remedies is that herbs contain many active ingredients, and that primary active ingredients are positively effected by the synergy of secondary compounds. In other words, the whole is better than any of the individual parts. In this abstract, the authors state that according to their literature review, there is good […]
Since cannabinoid (marijuana components) receptors are found in movement related brain regions, some wished to evaluate the effect marijuana may have on human movement. 22 marijuana users average age twenty-four, were matched with 22 non marijuana users average age twenty-five. They completed screening tests, a gait and balance test, and a clinical neurological examination of […]
The hippocampus is a component of the brain associated with long term memory and spatial navigation. There has been ongoing debate regarding the effect of cannabis (marijuana) on hippocampal volume, and whether or not earlier age initiation of use, or higher doses of marijuana have any effect on its size. This study matched 20 heavy […]
It is very likely that anyone who has heard the term “marijuana” has also heard of its supposed negative effects on brain development. One manner of evaluating brain development is the measurement of volume or size of various individual regions. The authors of this study set out to evaluate the reputed impact of cannabis (marijuana) […]
It would appear that one of the greatest debates surrounding cannabis (marijuana) is whether or not it affects ones ability to acquire knowledge and understanding through thought, experience and the senses (cognition). The objective of this study was “to provide the first quantitative synthesis of the literature examining cannabis and cognitive functioning in adolescents and […]