A major collaboration between UC San Diego and 23andMe identified genes that shape cannabis use behaviors. The study linked the CADM2 and GRM3 genes to cannabis use and connected these patterns to ...

The other gene is GRM3, which helps the brain process information and stay flexible. This gene has been linked to mental ...

Cannabis does not just affect logic and memory; it also influences emotion. The amygdala, which regulates fear and threat ...

New genetic research is uncovering surprising links between marijuana use, impulsivity, and mental health traits that could ...

It's estimated that nearly 30% of people who try cannabis will go on to develop a substance use disorder associated with it.

The study builds on growing genetic research into cannabis use, as policymakers grapple with the risks and benefits of the ...

University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, ...

The program, called Shifting Gears, teaches teens how marijuana affects the body and mind and how it impacts the ability to drive safely.

Researchers estimate that 30% of cannabis users will develop an addiction called cannabis use disorder. Here's how to ...

As more people explore marijuana for medical use, Stanford Medicine scientists warn that older adults should be particularly ...

There’s growing evidence of a link between powerful marijuana and psychosis and violent behavior, especially in young men. | ...