Tag: Cannabinoids
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Cannabinoids and Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and cannabinoid research might have an important role to play in the development of new psychiatric therapies. There is a growing body of evidence that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays an essential role in cognitive performance, mood, and stress.1-3 In preliminary studies, cannabinoids have demonstrated anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), antidepressant, antipsychotic, and…
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Cannabis-Inspired Drug Discovery
The Cannabis plant is teaming with biologically active natural products, known as “phytocannabinoids” or simply “cannabinoids.” More than 100 of these chemicals have been identified, and several are under investigation as potential treatments for a variety of ailments including chronic pain, neurological disorders, cancer, and inflammation.1 Currently, there are only four FDA-approved cannabinoid drugs: Dronabinol,…
SARA ELIZABETH KEARNEY 