A study from Linköping University in Sweden found that high levels of the body’s cannabinoid substances potentially prevent the risk of addiction in individuals who experienced childhood maltreatment.

The search for safer alternatives to opioids for pain relief is more urgent than ever. In a collaboration between Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Stanford University, ...

High levels of the body's own cannabinoid substances protect against developing addiction in individuals previously exposed to childhood maltreatment, according to a new study. The brains of those who ...

March 5 (UPI) --Researchers say they have reproduced the pain-relieving effects of cannabis with a synthesized compound that avoids the mind-altering, addictive qualities of the natural plant. Their ...

Millions use it for mental health relief. Find out what the science says.

Cannabis use among older adults is rising fast, but today’s marijuana is far more potent than many people realize — and experts warn the risks may be underestimated. Stanford Medicine specialists say ...

The widespread use of cannabis and the public perception that it is harmless make screening and patient counseling a priority. Cannabis is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States.

Cannabis may still be considered in severe cases, such as insomnia or acute distress, but only alongside proven treatments like psychotherapy and under close supervision.

In Britain, whether cannabis is treated as medicine or a crime may depend less on medical need than on the ability to pay. In ...