Human Brains Make Their Own 'Marijuana'

Monday, April 20, 2009 - 15:35 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have discovered that the brain manufactures proteins that act like marijuana at specific receptors in the brain itself. This discovery may lead to new marijuana-like drugs for managing pain, stimulating appetite and preventing marijuana abuse.

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