Tag: Cannabis
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Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, New Study Finds
Overview: Cannabis and the Epigenome Recent scientific work has opened a window into how cannabis use may affect the body beyond the immediate effects of cannabinoids like THC. A large study involving more than 1,000 adults, published in 2023, found evidence that cannabis use is associated with changes in the epigenome—the system that regulates when,…
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Cannabis Epigenetic Changes: Study Links Use to Epigenome
Introduction: Cannabis and the Epigenome New research published in 2023 examined more than 1,000 adults to explore how cannabis use might affect the body at a molecular level. The study did not claim that cannabis changes the DNA sequence itself, but it provides evidence that cannabis consumption can alter the epigenome — the system of…
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Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes: What This Means for Health
How cannabis could affect gene expression, not the DNA itself Recent research involving more than 1,000 adults has drawn attention to how cannabis use might influence the way our genes are expressed, rather than changing the genetic code itself. Scientists are increasingly describing this as epigenetic modification — chemical or structural changes that switch genes…
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When Cannabis Went Wrong: A Student’s Journey Through a Breakpoint and Mental Health Risks
Introduction: A normalising of cannabis among young adults Like many middle-class London teens, the author began smoking cannabis at 15, drawn by the idea of a natural, safe buzz and the social perks of drug-using circles. Cannabis was increasingly seen as a harmless rite of passage rather than a potential risk, especially when compared with…
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Cannabis and Mental Health: A Personal Story of Breakdowns, Anxiety, and the Oxford Experience
From casual use to a mental health crisis Like many young people, I started using cannabis as a safer, more accessible alternative to alcohol. It wasn’t about rebellion or heavy experimentation; it was about fitting in, social ease, and the belief that weed was “natural” and harmless. I was a university student, a Londoner away…
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Cannabis, College, and Crisis: My Oxford Breakthrough About Mental Health and the Dangers of Skunk
Introduction: A Quiet Descent Like many middle-class London teens, I started smoking cannabis around age 15. It felt preferable to alcohol, which I found unpalatable, and weed offered a pleasant buzz that seemed safer because it was “natural” and easy to obtain. It was something I associated with parties, never with home or isolation. By…
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Your DNA and cannabis: genes linked to use and risk
DNA and cannabis: what a new study reveals Researchers have long asked how much our choices around cannabis are shaped by biology versus environment. A landmark study from the University of California, San Diego, in collaboration with DNA testing service 23andMe, provides fresh evidence that genetics play a meaningful role in cannabis use, how often…
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DNA May Hold Key to Cannabis Use and Addiction Risk
New evidence connects DNA to how we relate to cannabis In one of the largest genetic studies of its kind, researchers have found that certain genes linked to cannabis use also connect to a range of mental health, cognitive, and physical traits. The work, conducted by scientists at the University of California, San Diego, in…
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DNA Clues: How Your Genes May Shape Your Relationship With Cannabis
New genetic links between cannabis use and brain function Researchers are shedding light on why people respond to cannabis in different ways. In one of the largest studies of its kind, scientists from the University of California, San Diego, and the DNA testing service 23andMe analyzed genetic data from more than 130,000 participants who reported…
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Impact of THC on Embryo Quality: New Study Insights
Introduction to THC and Embryo Quality Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, has become a widely discussed topic in recent years, particularly regarding its implications for reproductive health. A new study has shed light on the effects of THC on embryo quality, revealing potential risks that should not be overlooked. This article explores…