Findings showed amount of cannabis people intake is directly proportional to the change in dopamine levels seen in the brain (IMAGE)

University of Western Ontario

Findings showed amount of cannabis people intake is directly proportional to the change in dopamine levels seen in the brain

Caption

Researchers found those with cannabis use disorder exhibited an increase of neuromelanin (blacker spots) in a particular region of the midbrain associated with psychosis –the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental areas.

Credit

Scan provided by Jessica Ahrens; designed by Rob Potter/Western Communications

Usage Restrictions

None.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.