• The increased popularity of cannabis for medical purposes and the narrowing gap in prevalence of use between men and women raises questions regarding sex-dependent effects related to therapeutic efficacy and negative health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids. (nature.com)
  • The objective of this review is to provide a translational perspective on the sex-dependent effects of cannabis and cannabinoids by synthesizing findings from preclinical and clinical studies focused on sex comparisons of their therapeutic potential and abuse liability, two specific areas that are of significant public health relevance. (nature.com)
  • Hormonal and pharmacological mechanisms that may underlie sex differences in the effects of cannabis and cannabinoids are highlighted. (nature.com)
  • Med Cannabis Cannabinoids (2019) 2 (1): 35-42. (karger.com)
  • Molecules unique to cannabis are known as cannabinoids, each of which exerts varied effects through cannabinoid receptors. (gssiweb.org)
  • While there are very real issues surrounding suitability, safety, and ethical use of cannabis in sport, the focus of this Sports Science Exchange article is to explore the effects of whole cannabis use, and one of its most abundant cannabinoids, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), on human physiology and exercise performance. (gssiweb.org)
  • Relevant chemicals in marijuana fall into two broad classes: cannabinoids (which in plants are specific to the Cannabis genus) and terpenoids (which are widespread in many plants). (rationalwiki.org)
  • In the summer of 2001, Dr. Mechoulam published an excellent review article describing the utility of the Cannabinoids in many of these conditions. (letfreedomgrow.com)
  • Known by several names, such as marijuana for dried flower buds and hashish for plant resin blocks, cannabis contains multiple bioactive compounds like flavonoids, cannabinol, and cannabinoids. (news-medical.net)
  • Some of the most notable cannabinoids founds within cannabis include the potent psychoactive compound delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and anti-inflammatory cannabidiol (CBD). (news-medical.net)
  • Cannabis sativa contains 120 cannabinoids, only two of which have been studied for medical use: delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) 7-9 . (cdc.gov)
  • There are two main types of cannabis plants used for marijuana: sativa and indica. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Hemp plants, which are another type of cannabis plant, do not produce anywhere near the high that sativa and indica plants do. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Cannabis sativa subsp. (wikimedia.org)
  • Cannabis sativa , C. indica , and C. ruderalis . (wikipedia.org)
  • [14] Most strains of Cannabis are short day plants , [13] with the possible exception of C. sativa subsp. (wikipedia.org)
  • He is the author of Hempology 101: The History and Uses of Cannabis Sativa, published in 2012, a history of cannabis text book full of rich references to our historic use of this important plant medicine. (apple.com)
  • Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. (nih.gov)
  • Cannabis sativa plant The Cannabis plant is an annual herb variously described as belonging to the nettles, mulberry or hops families of plants. (factsanddetails.com)
  • Cannabis sativa" , the most widespread of the two, is tall, gangly and loosely branched and can reach a height if 20 feet. (factsanddetails.com)
  • Cannabis sativa " is a source of intoxicants and hemp. (factsanddetails.com)
  • A newly discovered subspecies, "Cannabis sativa rasta" , is similar to Cannabis sativa but has higher levels of THC. (factsanddetails.com)
  • Cannabis sativa is the source of cannabis and its derivatives. (news-medical.net)
  • Cannabis sativa has been used for a wide variety of industrial, medical, and non-medical uses for thousands of years, yet remains a source of controversy across the fields of medicine, law, and occupational safety 1-5 . (cdc.gov)
  • Even after the legalisation of cannabis in Canada in 2018, the Marijuana Party is still politically active due to criticisms it has with some of Canada's cannabis laws and subsequently fights for legal reforms and the rights of cannabis users. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since then, medical cannabis has been legalized in 28 states and the District of Columbia for a multitude of indications that vary from state to state ( MPP (Marijuana Policy Project), 2016 ). (nature.com)
  • Marijuana is a drug that comes from the flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Cannabis is the botanical name of the plant, and marijuana is the name for the drug derived from the plant. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Cannabis is grown, whereas marijuana is smoked. (everydayhealth.com)
  • All post-2001 low-level marijuana convictions have now been pardoned. (leafly.com)
  • Before 2001, many marijuana convictions were lumped in with other drug crimes. (leafly.com)
  • Prior to 2001, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana in Nevada was a felony crime. (leafly.com)
  • Cannabis, Hemp and Legal Marijuana companies with developments or market activity of note this week include: Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD), Cannabis Science Inc. (OTC: CBIS), American Cannabis Co. Inc. (OTC: AMMJ), GreenGro Technologies, Inc. (OTC: GRNH) and Terra Tech Corp. (OTC: TRTC). (businessinsider.com)
  • Cannabis (also commonly known as Marijuana ) is a plant ( Cannabis spp. (rationalwiki.org)
  • According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health , cannabis (marijuana) is one of the most used drugs in the United States, and its use is widespread among young people. (nih.gov)
  • Medical marijuana as been legal in Canada since 2001. (directsellingnews.com)
  • The new legislation, known as the Cannabis Act, stems from a campaign pledge of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to keep marijuana away from underage users and curb marijuana-related crime. (directsellingnews.com)
  • Although the historic day enables Canadians to legally purchase cannabis, the supply of recreational marijuana is limited. (directsellingnews.com)
  • While politicians are embracing cannabis, the concept of treating pain with marijuana is still controversial among clinicians. (illinois.edu)
  • Of all the drug arrests made between 2001 and 2010, 88% were for marijuana possession . (davidwolfe.com)
  • While the United States federal government refuses to make any use of marijuana legal and maintains banking and taxing roadblocks to the cannabis industry and despite 29 states plus the District Of Columbia making medical marijuana legal and 8 states plus the District Of Columbia making recreational marijuana legal, Canada is making huge strides into the United States market effectively pulling profits out of the United States into Canada. (kahntaxlaw.com)
  • But now that the Cole Memo has be rescinded, federal prosecutors in cannabis legal states will now be free to decide how aggressively they wish to enforce federal marijuana laws. (kahntaxlaw.com)
  • While states are opening their markets to marijuana, the illegality under Federal law still restricts cannabis businesses access to banking channels. (kahntaxlaw.com)
  • In the Netherlands, where the distribution of marijuana has been legalized, the effect of decriminalization has had little effect on the consumption rate of cannabis. (medscape.com)
  • for example, past-month cannabis use increased from 6.2% to 8.3% between 2002 and 2015 ( Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, 2016 ). (nature.com)
  • Late on Saturday afternoon just before the 2002 Portland National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics was adjourned, a quiet and highly technical presentation was made by David W. Pate, PhD, MSc of HortaPharm B.V. (letfreedomgrow.com)
  • Despite a 2021 controversy over the company name and its war-themed products, Napalm has stubbornly continued distributing cannabis packed in simulated grenade and bomb casings. (celebstoner.com)
  • METHODS: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study of the Pediatric Health Information Systems database involving all cases of cannabis poisoning for children age 0-10 years between 1/2016 and 12/2021. (bvsalud.org)
  • As of 2016, 8 states and the District of Columbia have also legalized cannabis for recreational use ( NCSL (National Conference of State Legislatures), 2017 ). (nature.com)
  • Nevada voters legalized adult-use cannabis in a Nov. 2016 statewide initiative, and the state's first retail stores opened on July 1, 2017. (leafly.com)
  • Ribeiro & Ind, 2016), which fuels speculation that cannabis could also affect exercise capacity. (gssiweb.org)
  • Les résultats indiquent que la consommation auto-déclarée de methamphétamine et d'ectasie en 2016 était inférieure à 1 % dans la population générale et parmi les étudiants en universités et les élèves du secondaire, mais que la prévalence des stimulants de type amphétamines était plus élevée parmi certains groupes. (who.int)
  • Cannabis indica var. (wikimedia.org)
  • Cannabis indica f. afghanica Vavilov , Trudy Prikl. (wikimedia.org)
  • Cannabis indica Lam. (wikipedia.org)
  • Italian advertisement from 1881: Just breathe the smoke of Cannabis indica cigarillos to stop the most violent attacks of asthma, nervous cough, colds, extinction of voice, facial neuralgia, insomnia, and to combat all laryngeal coughs and respiratory ailments. (rationalwiki.org)
  • Cannabis indica" is pyramidal in shape, bushy and dense and generally only reaches a height of three or four feet. (factsanddetails.com)
  • Cannabis indica" is a source of intoxicants. (factsanddetails.com)
  • In 1999, before considering changes in drug legislation, the French government wished to obtain reliable epidemiological data, especially on the role of cannabis in the occurrence of crashes. (bmj.com)
  • RESULTS: A total of 2001 cannabis exposures among 1999 children were included. (bvsalud.org)
  • In Canada, 18% of students in Grades 7 to 12 (12-18 years old) reported past-year cannabis use in 2018/19, including 2% of students in Grade 7 (aged 12-13 years) and 4% of those in Grade 8 (aged 13-14 years). (canada.ca)
  • On 17 October 2018, Canada joined nine American states and Uruguay by enacting legislation to legalize, regulate, and restrict access to cannabis for nonmedical purposes. (bcmj.org)
  • According to Statistics Canada, nationally, 14% of Canadians aged 15 years and older reported some use of cannabis products in the surveyed period (February to April 2018) ( Figure 1 ). (bcmj.org)
  • Canada's legalization of recreational cannabis may likely put more pressure on the US to pass the 2018 Farm Bill, which would help to grow be a boon to the CBD market-thus allowing direct selling companies to sell cannabis products for both medical and recreational purposes. (directsellingnews.com)
  • Canada's 2018 Legalization Of Recreational Cannabis. (kahntaxlaw.com)
  • Ending 90 years of prohibition, last week the Canadian legislature enacted the Cannabis Act which takes into effect October 17, 2018. (kahntaxlaw.com)
  • Nearly 18 percent of full-time workers and 21 percent of part-time workers used cannabis in 2018 6 . (cdc.gov)
  • To examine critically the evidence that cannabis causes psychosis using established criteria of causality. (cambridge.org)
  • Sixteen years after the publication of the first evidence that cannabis may be a causal risk factor for later schizophrenia ( Reference Andréasson, Allebeck and Engström And réasson et al , 1988 ), four recent prospective epidemiological studies have provided further evidence. (cambridge.org)
  • There is some evidence that cannabis is a substitute for alcohol and a complement to cigarettes, and that alcohol and cigarettes are complements. (who.int)
  • All of this is taking place in the context of limited evidence that cannabis is safe. (news-medical.net)
  • Few relevant studies were published before the year 2000, and no relevant pediatric studies were published before 2010, which may reflect how interest in cannabis use by children is more recent. (medscape.com)
  • The Liberal Party of Canada were the main party responsible for Canada's legalization of cannabis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Holowaty has referred to himself as a socially responsible libertarian and believes in the fullscale legalization of cannabis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Over the last two decades, the policy landscape of cannabis legalization for medical and recreational use has undergone significant changes in the U.S. California was the first state to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes in 1996. (nature.com)
  • Cannabis Law in Canada features long-form interviews between Toronto cannabis lawyer Russell Bennett and cannabis legal and industry experts, who reveal the real-world impacts of the former prohibition and current legalization, including the federal Cannabis Act, other federal cannabis-related laws, various provincial cannabis distribution laws and municipal by-laws that make up the complex legal fabric of what it means to be legalized in Canada. (apple.com)
  • Canada's 2001 Legalization Of Medical Cannabis. (kahntaxlaw.com)
  • Recent surveys find usage rates for cannabis of 20%-60% among MS patients ( Rudroff and Honce, 2017 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • There is no literature that focuses specifically on NMC use by elderly PWE, and this represents a "major knowledge gap, especially given the high prevalence of epilepsy in the elderly and the effects of cannabis on cognition," the investigators note. (medscape.com)
  • There is currently limited applicable evidence regarding the physiological effects of cannabis during exercise or the impact on performance. (gssiweb.org)
  • Understanding the short- and long-term effects of cannabis on human performance requires targeted and well-controlled athlete-specific investigations with applied performance outcomes. (gssiweb.org)
  • Furthermore, the known psychological effects of cannabis use, including its influence on arousal, anxiety, recovery, decision making, and motor control could have implications for sport performance (Close et al. (gssiweb.org)
  • Effects of cannabis on pulmonary structure, function and symptoms. (adicciones.es)
  • However, the global impression of any change in pain management was very low among patients, with adverse effects of cannabis use accounting for multiple withdrawals from studies on medical cannabis. (news-medical.net)
  • Cannabis contains over 100 genus-specific molecules, known as phytocannabinoids (Amin & Ali, 2019). (gssiweb.org)
  • If you're looking for a good text book on Canada's federal cannabis law and regulations with helpful related case law, read Canada's Cannabis Act. (apple.com)
  • Ted is the Founder of the the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, Canada's oldest compassion club, which opened in 1996. (apple.com)
  • He was the publisher of the Cannabis Digest newspaper, Canada's largest publication on the subject for almost 10 years. (apple.com)
  • Ontario, Canada's most populous province, will only begin opening retail stores next spring, though residents will be able to order cannabis online. (directsellingnews.com)
  • In response to emerging developments, the recent resolutions 781 of 2022 and modification of Resolution 767/2023 address cannabis-based products for human medicinal use, establishing a distinct category while building upon existing TCM regulations. (bvsalud.org)
  • Sealing doesn't completely erase the crime, but it hides it," said Riana Durrett, a former criminal defense attorney who now leads Nevada's cannabis dispensary association. (leafly.com)
  • Ted founded the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club in January of 1996 making it the oldest medical cannabis dispensary in Canada, now with over 8,500 members. (apple.com)
  • Participants 10 748 drivers, with known drug and alcohol concentrations, who were involved in fatal crashes in France from October 2001 to September 2003. (bmj.com)
  • Results 681 drivers were positive for cannabis (cases 8.8%, controls 2.8%), including 285 with an illegal blood alcohol concentration (0.5 g/l). (bmj.com)
  • The effect of cannabis remains significant after adjustment for different cofactors, including alcohol, with which no statistical interaction was observed. (bmj.com)
  • 11 12 However, the low number of drivers positive for Δ 9 tetrahydrocannabinol and the common association of cannabis and alcohol hamper the detection of effects entirely attributable to cannabis. (bmj.com)
  • Regular cannabis use increased risk only in the absence of persistent problematic alcohol use. (cambridge.org)
  • Weekly cannabis use marks a threshold for increased risk of later dependence, with selection of cannabis in preference to alcohol possibly indicating an early addiction process. (cambridge.org)
  • We investigated if well-established risk factors for cannabis, alcohol and/or tobacco use during adolescence are associated with ever use of cannabis in youth aged 12 years. (canada.ca)
  • Cannabis, alcohol and cigarettes: Substitutes or complements? (who.int)
  • This paper uses individual level data from the National Drug Strategy Household Surveys to estimate the price responsiveness of participation in cannabis, alcohol and cigarette use. (who.int)
  • Cannabis is one of the most widely used recreational substances in the world, second only to alcohol (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2020). (gssiweb.org)
  • Se analizaron problemas de consumo (CPQ), dependencia del cannabis (SDS), patrones de abuso(CAST), consumo de riesgo de alcohol (AUDIT), dependencia de la nicotina (FTND) y variables sociodemográficas (cuestionario ad hoc ). (adicciones.es)
  • Contrariamente, los varones refirieron mayores problemas físicos, consumo intensivo de cannabis y de alcohol. (adicciones.es)
  • Among participants, 75% reported smoking tobacco, 60% consuming alcohol, and 20% consuming cannabis ( Technical Appendix Figure 2). (cdc.gov)
  • Considered one of the first scientifically valid papers in support of marijuana's medicinal benefit, in 2007, Dr. Donald Abrams and colleagues published the results of a randomized placebo-controlled trial examining the effect of smoked cannabis on the neuropathic pain of HIV-associated sensory neuropathy and an experimental pain model. (medscape.com)
  • The authors concluded that smoked cannabis effectively relieved chronic neuropathic pain in HIV-associated sensory neuropathy and was well tolerated by patients. (medscape.com)
  • At the stroke of midnight, Canada became the second country in the world after Uruguay, and the first G7 nation, to legalize recreational cannabis. (directsellingnews.com)
  • In Kentucky, in January, secretary of state Alison Lundergan Grimes cited the opioid crisis when she spoke in favor of a bill proposed there to legalize cannabis, as the AP reported . (illinois.edu)
  • But now the Federal government of Canada has taken this to a whole new level - Justin Trudeau's Liberal government introduced the legislation last year in a bid to make Canada the second country in the world to legalize cannabis after Uruguay. (kahntaxlaw.com)
  • As a result of intensive selection in cultivation , Cannabis exhibits many sexual phenotypes that can be described in terms of the ratio of female to male flowers occurring in the individual, or typical in the cultivar. (wikipedia.org)
  • According to the UNODC: In the past two decades, there have been rapid advances in cannabis plant cultivation techniques, in particular in Europe and North America, which are mainly focused on achieving a high Δ9-THC content. (factsanddetails.com)
  • In addition to the major transformation of cannabis cultivation in recent years, the cannabis market has diversified to the extent that it now comprises a broad range of products with varying means of ingestion, potency and effects. (factsanddetails.com)
  • Cannabis cultivation in Spain: A profile of plantations, growers and production systems. (adicciones.es)
  • This review synthesizes findings from preclinical (animal) and clinical (human) sex difference studies guided by epidemiological findings that underscore two significant public health issues arising from changing legislation regarding cannabis for medical and recreational use: therapeutic potential and abuse liability. (nature.com)
  • Strathcona County will continue to monitor any developments or changes to the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act and other provincial and federal legislation. (strathcona.ca)
  • Objectives To evaluate the relative risk of being responsible for a fatal crash while driving under the influence of cannabis, the prevalence of such drivers within the driving population, and the corresponding share of fatal crashes. (bmj.com)
  • 2005). The high prevalence of cannabis use, in both athletes and the general population, warrants education on use for individuals, coaches, and (sport) scientists. (gssiweb.org)
  • Even though there has been considerable research about cannabis consumption, driver performance, and vehicular crashes indicating that driving under the influence of cannabis does increase the risk of traffic crashes 24,26,28,35-38 , further research is needed to determine the prevalence of cannabis consumption by workers who drive as part of their job. (cdc.gov)
  • We briefly review evidence on the impact of environmental forces, particularly the effect of autoimmune activity, in the expression of schizophrenic profiles and the role of Cannabis therapy for regulating immunological functioning. (mdpi.com)
  • Cannabis ( / ˈ k æ n ə b ɪ s / ) [2] is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae . (wikipedia.org)
  • 2005). Recent data surveying almost 50,000 athletes of varying age and ability show that almost 25% of respondents reported using some form of cannabis within the past year (Docter et al. (gssiweb.org)
  • 11 ] Approximately 8% of all users used some form of cannabis daily or weekly. (bcmj.org)
  • Actually, a lot of the literature seems to indicate that THC is more pro-convulsant, so depending on what type of cannabis patients take, they be doing more harm than good," study investigator Jimmy Li, MD, with the University of Montreal, Canada, told Medscape Medical News . (medscape.com)
  • With an increasing number of governments legalizing recreational use, mainstream acceptance of cannabis is evolving, and the scientific study of cannabis administration to affect psychological and physiological functioning is expanding to include applications in medicine and beyond. (gssiweb.org)
  • Experimental studies have shown that consumption of cannabis diminishes the faculties needed for vehicle driving. (bmj.com)
  • Access to and consumption of cannabis have increased as a result of more favorable public attitudes and state access laws. (cdc.gov)
  • Increasing access to and consumption of cannabis by workers have led to increased concerns about workplace safety 4,26-29 . (cdc.gov)
  • The findings suggest an association between cannabis use and the perception of the adolescents in relation to the externalizing behavior problems, rule breaking, and the total of problems. (bvsalud.org)
  • The plant is also known as hemp , although this term is often used to refer only to varieties of Cannabis cultivated for non-drug use. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cannabis has long been used for hemp fibre , hemp seeds and their oils , hemp leaves for use as vegetables and as juice , medicinal purposes , and as a recreational drug . (wikipedia.org)
  • Industrial hemp products are made from cannabis plants selected to produce an abundance of fibre. (wikipedia.org)
  • Now two separate efforts in Illinois might make it easier for patients with chronic pain to get access to medical cannabis. (illinois.edu)
  • While cannabis is being increasingly used as a recreational drug, in addition to its medical use for the treatment of chronic pain, there is little evidence of its safety. (news-medical.net)
  • Impairment testing provides a promising adjunct or alternative to traditional workplace drug testing that would evaluate real-time deficits in job performance from multiple causes, such as lack of sleep, chronic medical conditions, effect from physician-prescribed medications, and self-prescribed drugs, including cannabis. (cdc.gov)
  • Given the widespread use of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes, and the emerging trend of more women using cannabis and cannabis-derived products, identifying potential sex differences in the therapeutic effects and risks associated with cannabis use is a public health imperative. (nature.com)
  • Dreamy Weed Cannabis is one of the most diversified and widespread plants. (factsanddetails.com)
  • There are a number of petitions calling for the widespread recognition of cannabis as a medical treatment. (davidwolfe.com)
  • Conclusions Driving under the influence of cannabis increases the risk of involvement in a crash. (bmj.com)
  • A third species or subspecies, "cannabis ruderalis" , has only minimal amounts of THC. (factsanddetails.com)
  • For Albertans 18 and over, you can consume cannabis in single-family homes and locations permitted in Strathcona County. (strathcona.ca)
  • In addition, many young people also use vaping devices to consume cannabis products. (nih.gov)
  • Cannabis was widely used for a variety of medical ailments throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, until a series of federal laws beginning in the 1930s penalized the sale and use of medicinal cannabis and ended its legitimate medical use 16 . (cdc.gov)
  • Cannabis dependence was assessed in 1998, at age 20-21 years. (cambridge.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Exploratory pediatric cannabis poisonings are increasing. (bvsalud.org)
  • The aim of this study is to provide a national assessment of the frequency and trends of diagnostic testing and procedures in the evaluation of pediatric exploratory cannabis poisonings. (bvsalud.org)
  • Budney AJ, Vandrey RG, Hughes JR, Thostenson JD, Bursac Z. Comparison of cannabis and tobacco withdrawal: severity and contribution to relapse. (springer.com)
  • In an effort to protect children and limit second-hand exposure, public smoking or vaping of cannabis in Alberta is prohibited from any place where tobacco is restricted, as well as additional areas. (strathcona.ca)
  • Adolescent precursors of cannabis dependence: findings. (cambridge.org)
  • To examine adolescent precursors of young-adult cannabis dependence. (cambridge.org)
  • Looking for data that might shed some light on the question, the author undertook a review of recent literature and performed a qualitative structured analysis of narratives from 100 adolescent patients who smoke cannabis daily. (bcmj.org)
  • In an interview with Medscape Medical News , Kevin E. Chapman, MD, pediatric neurology specialist at Phoenix Children's Hospital, Arizona, noted that families may try over-the-counter cannabis/CBD products when a child's seizures are difficult to control. (medscape.com)
  • 2) If a particular person is responsible for cannabis products at a particular time when the cannabis products are taken for use, a duty in respect of a specified province is imposed on the cannabis products in prescribed circumstances in the amount determined in prescribed manner. (gc.ca)
  • 3) In addition to the duty imposed under subsection (2), a duty in respect of a specified province is imposed on cannabis products that are produced in Canada and delivered to a purchaser before commencement day for sale or distribution on or after that day in prescribed circumstances in the amount determined in a prescribed manner. (gc.ca)
  • The cannabis sector continues to outperform other sectors as emerging companies are realizing a true robust growth potential while making waves in the industry through the introduction of the newest products and services, generating large distribution and operation agreements as well as advancing the development of unique intellectual property to enhance operations and revenue generating opportunities. (businessinsider.com)
  • They also have a line of cannabis products at Caviar Gold , including Snoochie Boochie prerolls and Lunar Modules as well as various CBD items . (celebstoner.com)
  • Typical cannabis products, prepared from the flowering tops of the unfertilized female plant, contain 7 to 14 percent THC 7 . (cdc.gov)
  • However, pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products have recently been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of childhood epilepsy syndromes, as well as nausea and vomiting associated with a variety of conditions 17-20 . (cdc.gov)
  • Cannabis is also consumed for enjoyment and without medical justification, using a variety of products with varying potency levels and routes of administration. (cdc.gov)
  • This increase in medical cannabis use by women raises the question of whether its therapeutic efficacy differs as a function of sex. (nature.com)
  • While cannabis-based medicines have demonstrated safety, efficacy and consistency sufficient for regulatory approval in spasticity in multiple sclerosis (MS), and in Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut Syndromes (LGS), many therapeutic challenges remain. (frontiersin.org)
  • For therapeutic use, see Medical cannabis . (wikipedia.org)
  • Dr. Sanchez-Ramos indicated that the therapeutic neuroprotective effects seen with cannabis in Parkinson s and Tourette s were probably due to the stabilization of neurotransmitters levels which are unbalanced in these disorders and can be further unbalanced by the very drugs used to treat these illnesses. (letfreedomgrow.com)
  • Diagnosis: Cannabis use disorder, DSM-5 304.3. (bcmj.org)
  • A new variable named "ancillary testing" was created to isolate testing that would not confirm the diagnosis of cannabis poisoning or be used to exclude co-ingestion of acetaminophen or aspirin. (bvsalud.org)
  • results have varied with respect to the increase in responsibility attributable to cannabis consumption. (bmj.com)
  • We identified five studies that included a well-defined sample drawn from population-based registers or cohorts and used prospective measures of cannabis use and adult psychosis. (cambridge.org)
  • Cannabis use appears to be neither a sufficient nor a necessary cause for psychosis. (cambridge.org)
  • Research is needed to understand the mechanisms by which cannabis causes psychosis. (cambridge.org)
  • Our findings] suggest to clinicians that we should probably be more aggressive in how we manage smoking in people presenting with psychosis, in much the same way as we now consider managing cannabis use in people with psychosis," coauthor Sameer Jauhar, MD, an honorary consultant psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital, King's College London, United Kingdom, told Medscape Medical News . (medscape.com)
  • A significant number of epilepsy patients turn to nonmedical cannabis for seizure control, often without their physician's knowledge, new research shows. (medscape.com)
  • That said, he noted that self-reported data suggest nonmedical cannabis does appear to help with seizure control as well as with cognition, sleep, mood, and anxiety. (medscape.com)
  • The researchers conducted a scoping review of the literature on the use of nonmedical cannabis (NMC) by people with epilepsy (PWE). (medscape.com)
  • The data also suggest that many PWE learn about cannabis for epilepsy from nonmedical sources, including social media and the internet. (medscape.com)
  • Recent policy changes have led to significant increases in the use of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes. (nature.com)
  • Among 14- to 18-year-olds, higher odds of cannabis use are associated with the use of other substances, peers or siblings who smoke cigarettes, depressive symptoms and impulsivity. (canada.ca)
  • CUD is characterized by dependence, withdrawal symptoms, failure to meet work, school, or home responsibilities, tolerance to greater amounts of cannabis, and other qualifying symptoms 22-25 . (cdc.gov)
  • FLORENCE, Italy - A cannabis compound may help reduce psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia over and above the benefits derived from treatment with antipsychotic medications, new research suggests. (medscape.com)
  • Injury severity and psychological distress sustained in the aftermath of the attacks of 11 September 2001 predict somatic symptoms in World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees sixteen years later. (cdc.gov)
  • Our findings suggest that surveillance for and interventions to prevent cannabis use are warranted before age 12. (canada.ca)
  • Daumann J, Pelz S, Becker S, Tuchtenhagen F, Gouzoulis-Mayfrank E. "Psychological profile of abstinent recreational Ecstasy (MDMA) users and significance of concomitant cannabis use " Hum Psychopharmacol Clin Exp . (erowid.org)
  • Students were given clear instructions attitudes towards drug use (cigarettes, al- about the goals of the research and how to cohol, opium, heroin and cannabis) showed complete the questionnaire. (who.int)
  • It's well-accepted that CBD is antiseizure, but THC and other compounds of cannabis, not so much. (medscape.com)
  • The bad news is that there are more accidental overdoses and deaths,[ 4 ] more cannabis-related convictions for driving under the influence, and more fatal crashes. (bcmj.org)
  • In January, a Cook County judge ordered Illinois officials to expand the state's medical cannabis program to include intractable pain - that's pain that can't be effectively treated with other therapies. (illinois.edu)
  • Cannabis use typically begins during adolescence. (canada.ca)
  • Although men are more likely to endorse past month cannabis use and are more frequently diagnosed with Cannabis Use Disorder relative to women, a growing proportion of medical cannabis users are reported to be women. (nature.com)
  • Emerging research suggests that Cannabis can be used as a treatment for schizophrenia within a broader etiological perspective that focuses on environmental, autoimmune, and neuroinflammatory causes of the disorder, offering a fresh start and newfound hope for those suffering from this debilitating and poorly understood disease. (mdpi.com)
  • 2003). Notably, there is also a relation between using cannabis as a recreational drug and the chances of seeking to use it to enhance some aspect of sport performance (Lorente et al. (gssiweb.org)
  • Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug globally. (bcmj.org)
  • ABSTRACT Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) are the second most commonly used illicit drugs in the world, after cannabis. (who.int)