5 Min of Science: Cannabinoids & Depression

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Science: The Endocannabinoid system is a physiological processes affecting pain modulation, memory and appetite. As our body has different receptors from the brain to the immune system that all connect forming this system. Which induces the chemicals that connect causing the physical or more physiological euphorias in the brain. 

Society: With depression there are treatments used to cure it such as medication, anti-depressants, but scientists find cannabinoids to "slow down" the communication between cells.  THC, or Tetrahydrocannabinol, which is found in all strains of Cannabinoids has a number of medical applications but used more often as a recreational use. 

Self: I believe in medical marijuana because it has therapeutic potential in people with not only Depression but also people with spasms and physiological disorders. In addition I think that recreational marijuana relieves people of anxiety and fills dopamine in the endocannabinoid system. 

References: 

"NORML.org - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws." Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System -. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2016.

"Related Links." EMCDDA | Cannabis Profile (chemistry, Effects, Mode of Use, Pharmacology, Medical Use, Control Status). N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2016.

Gregoire, Carolyn. "New Study Finds Marijuana To Be Effective Against Depression." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2016.

"RIA Neuroscience Study Points to Possible Use of Medical Marijuana for Depression." - University at Buffalo. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2016.

"Related Links." EMCDDA | Cannabis Profile (chemistry, Effects, Mode of Use, Pharmacology, Medical Use, Control Status). N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2016.

"Cannabinoid Science." Cannabinoids: The Science Behind Medical Cannabis. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2016.

@leafly. "Cannabis and Depression | Leafly." Leafly. N.p., 15 Feb. 2016. Web. 17 Nov. 2016.

"Can Marijuana Help With Depression?" Leaf Science. N.p., 06 June 2016. Web. 17 Nov. 2016.

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