Our bodies make endocannabinoids, natural versions of the active ingredients found in cannabis, to help manage stress
Some cannabis strains are bred to be non-psychoactive
Teen cannabis use holds steady–or falls–after states legalize medical marijuana
Marijuana can ease opioid withdrawal and reduce drugs cravings
Cannabis contains over 100 different cannabinoids
Adult medical marijuana users show no signs of cognitive decline
Smoking cannabis doesn’t increase the risk of lung cancer
SOURCES: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Cancer Institute, Harvard Men’s Health Watch.
