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Cannabis compounds have distinct effects on brain connectivity and blood flow, study finds

Cannabis compounds have distinct effects on brain connectivity and blood flow, study finds
health9/15/2025

Scientists have discovered that THC and CBD push the brain in opposite directions. A neuroimaging study in rats shows that THC boosts connectivity and blood flow, while CBD dampens brain signaling—and combining them creates a more balanced effect.

A new study in rats provides evidence that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) have opposing effects on brain function—and that combining the two produces more muted changes than THC alone. Published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology,... [10092 chars]