THC attenuated activation in the right inferior frontal and the anterior cingulate gyrus. In contrast, CBD deactivated the left temporal cortex and insula. (Note by CHI author: The insula plays a significant role in cocaine, alcohol and heroin addiction).
Link: Neural Basis Of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol And Cannabidiol: Effects During Response Inhibition
Year: 2008
DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2008.05.011
Demonstrable efficacy of cannabis for treatment of Addiction to Heroin according to the results found in this study.
Demonstrable efficacy of cannabis for treatment of Addiction to Nicotine according to the results found in this study.
Demonstrable efficacy of cannabis for treatment of Alcohol Dependence / Abuse according to the results found in this study.
Delta-9-THC
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