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I am a first-year graduate student pursuing a dual major PhD in Psychological and Brain Sciences and Neuroscience. My primary research interest is understanding how the cannabinoid system functions, specifically how manipulating the endocannabinoid system can have an influence on pain.

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Can Animal Crossing make you happier?

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“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” was released on March 20th, 2020 and has since become a cultural phenomenon. Although the game itself has been praised by critics, some suggest that its success is partially attributable to its being released during the COVID-19 pandemic. During these trying times, many people have been affected by anxiety and  loneliness stemming from, for example, social isolation and/or loss of work.

A better, stronger cannabinoid for pain relief?

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Cannabis has been consistently used to treat pain since the beginning of its medicinal history. Even today, the most common reported use of medical cannabis is for pain relief, and support for this is not only anecdotal, as there’s a large body of evidence supporting this claim. Although cannabis is helpful to many who suffer from pain, there are still many limitations to using it as a pain medication.

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