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13 Sep 2009 04:56 pm
Marijuana Goes Mainstream, Ctd
Jonah Lehrer continues a discussion he began at the Dish:
I thought this brand new paper
on stress and the cannabinoid receptor was extremely interesting. The
Israeli scientists demonstrated that microinjecting an agonist of the
CB1 receptor (a primary binding site of THC, the active ingredient in
pot) significantly reduced the elevation of stress hormones in response
to scary stressors. They researchers argue that their evidence
"supports a wide therapeutic application for cannabinoids in the
treatment of conditions associated with the inappropriate retention of
aversive memories and stress-related disorders." Like I said before,
pot just might be the next Prozac. Are you listening Eli Lilly?
(Image from the LA Times shows medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles; Hat tip: Reason)
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