The brain's cannabinoid system protects against addiction following childhood maltreatment

High levels of the body's own cannabinoid substances protect against developing addiction in individuals previously exposed to childhood maltreatment, according to a new study. The brains of those who had not developed an addiction following childhood maltreatment seem to process emotion-related social signals better.

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