Posts Tagged ‘medical marijuana’

Brain Blog: Marijuana and Coffee Are Good for the Brain

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

Gary L. Wenk, a Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience & Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics at the Ohio State University and Medical Center, is explaining the best method to slow down the aging process.

Read more about how Marijuana effects the brain here

Marijuana’s Risks to the Brain

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

medical marijuana 150x150As a treatment for physical ailments, marijuana has been shown to be effective at relieving pain, stimulating the appetite, and controlling cancer-related nausea and vomiting. These uses underlie the movement to legalize marijuana for medical use in the United States. As a treatment for psychiatric disorders, though, the risks of marijuana use exceed the benefits according to Harvard Health publications

Regular use of marijuana can lead to addiction and other mental health problems, especially in people who are genetically vulnerable, notes Dr. Michael Miller, editor in chief of the Harvard Mental Health Letter. Read more about marijuana risks