A new study identifies central amygdala neurons that trigger severe anxiety from cannabis under stressful conditions.

Freezing, retreating and steering clear of a fox-urine odor: that was the behavior of mice dosed with a synthetic cannabinoid ...

Whether you are smoking or eating it, marijuana can be relaxing—or it can cause feelings of anxiety, panic and paranoia. But ...

For many people, cannabis represents a way to relax. However, there are times when using cannabis may actually cause you to ...

Whether you are smoking or eating it, marijuana can be relaxing—or it can cause feelings of anxiety, panic and paranoia. But ...

Results could provide insights into strategies for reducing anxiety symptoms in other contexts, outside of cannabis use.

Fear keeps humans alive. It is one of our most basic instincts. A tiger roars, a gunshot rings out, or a truck rattles around a corner too close to where we are standing, and our bodies leap into ...

Researchers have found set of neurons that mediate panic-like symptoms in mice, which showcase a novel brain pathway that could be a target for new panic disorder therapeutics. Overwhelming fear, ...

I like to occasionally refresh memories and acquaint newcomers of just what it is we are talking about when we refer to panic disorder and agoraphobia. I’ll give my quick definitions and then go over ...

Your mind has a brilliant capacity to respond to threat instantly and subconsciously. If you think of your brain as a high-functioning control board, receiving and distributing information at an ...