Stress Triggers Cannabis Cravings in Rats, Study Finds
TL;DR
Research from Washington State University shows that rats with higher baseline stress hormone levels are more likely to self-administer cannabis, suggesting that long-term stress biology may influence cannabis-seeking behavior, similar to patterns observed in humans.
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