Cannabis has been used throughout the world for centuries. The psychoactive effects of cannabis are largely attributable to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), the prototypical cannabinoid that occurs naturally in the plant. More recently, chemically- and pharmacologically-distinct synthetic cannabinoids (SCBs) have emerged as drugs of abuse. As compared to Δ9-THC, the distinct structures of thes...

A recent study by Dr. Maria Antonietta De Luca demonstrated intravenous (IV) selfadministration responding (nose-poking) of an endogenous compound in an experimentally naïve, adult rat species [1]. Surprisingly, response-dependent changes of visual stimulus were not presented in the study when the compound was injected. This finding is very unique since there is few if any endogenous compounds ...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is the primary non-psychoactive chemical from Cannabis Sativa, a plant used for centuries both recreational and medicinal purposes. CBD lacks psychotropic effects of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) has shown great therapeutic potential. exerts wide spectrum at molecular, cellular, organ level, affecting inflammation, oxidative damage, cell survival, pain, vasodilation, excita...