The endocannabinoid system is comprised of various endogenous ligands, their receptors, and a complex enzyme and transporter apparatus. Each of the components of the endocannabinoid system is involved ...

Endogenously produced cannabinoids (termed 'endocannabinoids') can modify the micturition process in animal models Activation of cannabinoid receptors by endocannabinoids reduces the firing of bladder ...

Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered that stress changes how our brain encodes and retrieves aversive memories, and discovered a promising new way to restore ...

Since it is a relatively recent scientific discovery, many traditional medical professionals are still unaware of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its crucial role in establishing balance within ...

This article was originally published on The Cannabis Community and appears here with permission. The discovery of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and its effects on the human body has landed itself ...

Please could you describe what effects cannabis has on the body? Cannabis has both physical and behavioural effects. People using cannabis can experience feelings of euphoria (well-being), hunger, ...

Your body has an intricate system that’s designed to interact with the chemical compounds found in cannabis: your endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS affects many functions, including how you feel, ...

Currently, in the United States, forty-six states and three territories have some form of a medical cannabis program. This has been a long struggle for advocates, however. Marijuana has been known to ...