Cannabis has many therapeutic properties, one being that it has the ability to activate the CB1 receptor to block the brain’s signals from producing dopamine. Which is key to helping play a role in addiction and aid in future treatment of alcohol abuse. Check below to see further studies on how Cannabis helps in more ways than one with Alcoholism:
Role of cannabinoid receptors in alcohol abuse
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/30338.php
Cannabidiol, Antioxidants, and Diuretics in Reversing Binge Ethanol-Induced Neurotoxicity
http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/cgi/co…urcetype=HWCIT
Cannabis substitution
http://www.cannabis-med.org/studies/…ow.php?s_id=86
The endocannabinoid signaling system: a potential target for next-generation therapeutics for alcoholism
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/art…?artid=1975858
Role of cannabinoid receptors in alcohol abuse
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/30338.php
Cannabidiol, Antioxidants, and Diuretics in Reversing Binge Ethanol-Induced Neurotoxicity
http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/cgi/co…urcetype=HWCIT
Cannabis substitution
http://www.cannabis-med.org/studies/…ow.php?s_id=86
The endocannabinoid signaling system: a potential target for next-generation therapeutics for alcoholism
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/art…?artid=1975858