Cannabis compounds THC and cannabidiol (CBD) have opposing effects on brain function—and combining the two produces more muted changes than THC alone, finds new neuroimaging study in rats 🐭🧠 to compare how these cannabis-derived compounds alter patterns of communication and blood flow in the brain. 🌿💚
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Cannabis compounds have distinct effects on brain connectivity and blood flow, study finds
Scientists have discovered that THC and CBD push the brain in opposite directions. A neuroimaging study in rats shows that THC boosts connectivity and blood flow, while CBD dampens brain signaling—and combining them creates a more balanced effect.
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