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How Does Marijuana Affect Brain Function? by flexty(m): 5:09pm On Jul 17, 2015 |
[b][/b]How does marijuana affect
brain function?
Source: Society for Neuroscience
Brain function depends on a complex
interplay of chemicals known as
neurotransmitters that act as carriers of
information between cells called
neurons. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC),
which is the main active ingredient in
marijuana, affects this interplay by
altering the strength of some of these
signals. THC also interferes with the
normal communication between
neurons and between brain circuits.
THC specifically interacts with brain
proteins named cannabinoid receptors
that are highly expressed in the brain.
A higher density of these proteins exists
in brain areas that are critical for
learning, memory, pain perception, and
reward processing. In fact, scientists
think the activation of cannabinoid
receptors in the brain’s reward
pathways may underlie marijuana’s
likelihood for abuse.
Despite the promise of medicinal
cannabinoid drugs, concerns remain
regarding the effects of marijuana on
the developing brain. Marijuana abuse
during adolescence may produce
enduring changes in brain function,
particularly in individuals at a greater
risk for developing psychiatric
disorders. Scientific research suggests
that repeated marijuana use during
adolescence (at least four joints per
week) can increase the risk for
psychosis, decrease adulthood IQ, and
lead to changes in the brain that
increase vulnerability to more
dangerous illicit drugs.
Marijuana’s medicinal and addictive
properties have prompted the search for
new drugs that exhibit a reduced
potential for abuse while retaining
therapeutic value. The recent discovery
that the brain naturally produces
chemicals targeting cannabinoid
receptors has opened new avenues for
drug discovery. Indeed, promising new
studies show that drugs targeting the
brain’s natural cannabinoid system
may offer relief to patients suffering
from debilitating conditions such as
chronic pain, obesity, and mental
health disorders.
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Re: How Does Marijuana Affect Brain Function? by eleko1: 5:18pm On Jul 17, 2015 |
Smokers/alcoholic drinkers are liable to die anytime.Beware of Lung Cancer/whatevergon damage Ur body system |
Re: How Does Marijuana Affect Brain Function? by jerryboiii(m): 5:25pm On Jul 17, 2015 |
NICE |
Re: How Does Marijuana Affect Brain Function? by luthorcorp: 8:44am On Jul 21, 2015 |
the day you start taking weed,your clock is set an counting to doomsday |
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