Stress is a common occurrence in everyday life. Unfortunately, stress causes the brain to create a chemical imbalance that triggers anxiety. These cannabis-type hormones overwork the part of the brain that should be in a calm state. On a positive note, researchers can use these findings in hopefully being able to create effective antianxiety medications in the future. Check out Dank City for all your cannabis news.
Key Takeaways:
- Stress contributes to a state of anxiety by prompting the production of a natural cannabinoid that disrupts the regulation of the amygdala
- Unlike THC, which seems to relieve anxiety, the brain’s natural cannabinoid can have the opposite effect in response to stress
- During a stressful event, the adrenal gland secretes a corticosteroid hormone that acts in the brain to stimulate the production of endocannabinoid within the amygdala
“Stress contributes to a state of anxiety by prompting the production of a natural cannabinoid that disrupts the regulation of the amygdala, the emotional center of the brain, according to the study recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience.”
https://news.tulane.edu/pr/how-can-stress-cause-anxiety-blame-brain%E2%80%99s-cannabis
