Physiology

What is the endocannabinoid system?

Discovered by scientists in the early 1990s, the endocannabinoid system is responsible for regulating many...

Some people who have used cannabis frequently or for a prolonged period of time have...

By Ben Hartman

Cannabis can be a relaxing break at the end of the day, a hobby to...

By Ben Hartman

The use of cannabis for medical or recreational purposes is becoming a widespread phenomenon, as...

By Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.

Cannabis can be an effective sleep aid, but its efficacy in helping patients get a...

By Ben Hartman

Though it may sound counterintuitive to everything we know about smoking cigarettes, inhaling cannabis can...

By Ben Hartman

As cannabis legalization efforts continue to gain ground across the globe, more and more people...

By Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.

If you were around in the United States in the 80s and 90s, you may...

By Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.

While we sleep, our minds become fields of dreams. Usually, these dreams are benign; some...

By Lynn Churchill

If you’ve tried cannabis — particularly a variety with high levels of THC — you’ve...

By Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.

Red eyes are one of the most common side effects of marijuana, and a tell-tale...

By Ben Hartman