'Unwanted' effects of cannabis can now be separated

In a major step towards safe cannabis-based therapies that do not cause alterations in mood, perception or memory, a method has been found to separate the medical benefits of cannabis from its unwanted side effects.

A study published in the journal PLOS Biology focused on the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, known as Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

"THC - the major active component of marijuana, has broad medical use -- including for pain relief, nausea and anxiety," said one of the researchers Peter McCormick from University of East Anglia in Britain. Read More..