Neurotoxicity of Cannabis & CBD

Use of any cannabis product, including CBD, has neurotoxic effects on the brain - which eventually affects the entire body's health. See the articles below for more information on the neurotoxicity of CBD and cannabis.

Sep 17
1 min

Cannabis, Cannabidiol, Cannabinoids, and Multigenerational Policy

Studies in the U.S. and Europe confirm that: 1) 46/62 (U.S.) and 90/95 (Europe) congenital anomalies have a causal relationship to...

Feb 19
1 min

High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control

Key Findings: "In conclusion, high-potency marijuana (13% although concentrations up to 40% have been observed) was shown to consistently...

Jan 10
1 min

Cannabis in ALL FORMS takes a Weed Whacker to Your Chromosomes - with Dr. Stuart Reece

Highlights: Cannabis, including CBD and hemp is cancer-causing and destroys genes. Cannabis genotoxicity is not controversial. It is...

Nov 5, 2021
1 min

CBD Breaks Down into THC in e-cigarettes

Key Findings: The intent of this study was to determine the breakdown products of CBD when exposed to heat. Temperatures in the the...

Nov 8, 2020
1 min

Cannabidiol (CBD) Adverse Effects and Toxicity

Key Findings: "CBD is not risk-free although its use is expanding around the world for diseases that lack scientific evidence of the...

Jun 30, 2020
1 min

Cannabis exposure causes tachycardia, spasms / tremors (neuroexcitation), and neurotoxicity

- Neurotoxicty is common after acute exposure to cannabis. -Among all ages, tachycardia and neuroexcitation (spasms or tremors) were more...

Jun 13, 2020
1 min

CHS: chronic cannabis use, nausea, vomiting, and frequent hot bathing to alleviate symptoms

This article discusses Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), characterized by chronic marijuana use, frequent nausea and vomiting and...

Jun 10, 2020
1 min

Hippocampal Neurotoxicity of THC

Article highlights: Researchers conclude that THC causes neuronal death in hippocampal neurons. “THC is neurotoxic at concentrations as...

Jun 9, 2020
1 min

Cannabinoids are neurotoxic with chronic exposure

"Chronic administration of cannabinoids will induce neuronal death", while acute doses can protect from brain trauma, as hypothesized by...

Jun 9, 2020
1 min

Neurological Perspective on the Harmful Effects of Smoking

Due to the alarming effect of cannabinoids on public health, several population-based studies (findings from each analysis conducted...

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