Could Marijuana Hold the Key to Treating Brain Damage from Alcoholism?

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Natural Society, By: Christina Sarich, 12/29/2013

marijuana neuro 263x164 Could Marijuana Hold the Key to Treating Brain Damage from Alcoholism?

Excessive alcohol consumption takes a toll on your health in various ways. It’s linked to a variety of health ailments including liver disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and even brain damage. But a recent study from the Universities of Maryland and Kentucky indicates a special potential treatment for warding off and even reversing such brain damage caused by alcohol—cannabidiol (cannabis). Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found in marijuana. It doesn’t contain any psychoactive constituents, which means it doesn’t get you high. But it is linked to numerous health benefits.

 

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