• Three species may be recognized: Cannabis sativa, C. indica, and C. ruderalis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most strains of Cannabis are short day plants, with the possible exception of C. sativa subsp. (wikipedia.org)
  • It's made from the flowers, leaves, and resin (sticky chemical) of the Cannabis sativa plant. (mskcc.org)
  • Cannabis sativa , C. indica , and C. ruderalis . (wikipedia.org)
  • Cannabis sativa L. (wikipedia.org)
  • is really a cannabis sativa or cannabis indica extraction - the same plants that produce marijuana once dried. (washingtonindependent.com)
  • Researchers from COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamia University of Bahawalpur and Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, in Pakistan, have published on the topical effects of a medical Cannabis sativa seed extract in a dermocosmetic. (cosmeticsandtoiletries.com)
  • Cannabis sativa L. roots from Northeast Brazil reduce abdominal contortions in a mouse model of primary dysmenorrhea. (bvsalud.org)
  • ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Although the root of Cannabis sativa L. has been mentioned in some regions, such as the Vale do São Francisco, for its potential traditional medicinal use as an anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic , and against gastrointestinal diseases , it has received little exploration and discussion. (bvsalud.org)
  • AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to perform a chemical analysis of an aqueous extract of Cannabis sativa roots (AqECsR) and evaluate its pharmacological effects against uterine disorders, in vivo and ex vivo, in rodents . (bvsalud.org)
  • Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical in the Cannabis sativa plant, also known as cannabis or hemp. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Over 80 chemicals, known as cannabinoids, have been found in the Cannabis sativa plant. (medlineplus.gov)
  • But CBD is obtained from hemp, a form of the Cannabis sativa plant that only contains small amounts of THC. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In the last two decades parents of children with ASD have reported anecdotal success in autonomously treating their children with medicinal cannabis despite a lack of clinical guidelines on the topic [ 15 ]. (nature.com)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Check out the course descriptions for Cannabis Science and Medicine , Marijuana Law, Policy & Reform , the Physiology of Cannabis , and Medicinal Cannabis and Chronic Pain ! (hightimes.com)
  • I am writing at Patient A.'s request regarding payment for the use of medicinal cannabis to treat his occupational injuries… Patient A. is a 55-year-old retired/disabled peace officer who sustained serious injuries in a work-related motor-vehicle accident in 1998. (counterpunch.org)
  • In summary… medicinal cannabis is an appropriate treatment in this case and is preferred to Marinol, opiate or other standard drugs. (counterpunch.org)
  • This page contains answers to frequently asked questions about access to 'unapproved' medicinal cannabis products in Australia. (tga.gov.au)
  • What should I expect the doctor to tell me if they are considering using an unapproved medicinal cannabis product? (tga.gov.au)
  • Your doctor must get your informed consent before applying to the TGA to access an unapproved medicinal cannabis product. (tga.gov.au)
  • Which medical conditions or diseases are medicinal cannabis products able to treat? (tga.gov.au)
  • There are no restrictions imposed by the TGA on the indication/s for which a health practitioner may apply to access an unapproved medicinal cannabis product for their patient. (tga.gov.au)
  • For more information please see the overview of medicinal cannabis and the SAS sections of our website. (tga.gov.au)
  • The TGA has developed educational materials in conjunction with the states/territories for doctors to support them in determining whether prescribing medicinal cannabis products is appropriate and beneficial for the patient, as well as information on how to use the available access schemes. (tga.gov.au)
  • See our medicinal cannabis - guidance documents page. (tga.gov.au)
  • Can any doctor submit an application or notification to the TGA on my behalf to access unapproved medicinal cannabis products? (tga.gov.au)
  • If your doctor is not a specialist in the condition and is submitting an application, then depending on the circumstances, the TGA may ask for a report from the appropriate treating specialist on the use and suitability of the medicinal cannabis product for you and your particular condition. (tga.gov.au)
  • In many cases your doctor must also be approved by their state/territory health department before they can prescribe medicinal cannabis products. (tga.gov.au)
  • Why does my doctor need to gain approval from the Commonwealth and the state/territory government (if applicable) before I can access medicinal cannabis? (tga.gov.au)
  • Both the Commonwealth Government and state and territory governments have a role in the importation, supply and prescription of medicinal cannabis products to patients. (tga.gov.au)
  • The importation and supply of unapproved medicinal cannabis products is governed by the Commonwealth Government. (tga.gov.au)
  • Cannabis has been proposed for centuries as a medicinal plant. (theconversation.com)
  • And last month, the former minister of Health and Child Care, David Parirenyatwa, told a Zimbabwe Medical Association conference that the government plans to establish a research institute that will position the country as a hub for medicinal cannabis. (the-scientist.com)
  • Investigating the effect of medicinal cannabis on the symptoms and side effects of chemotherapy in people with cancer. (who.int)
  • 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)
  • In a recent study, the researchers investigate the potential effects of the cannabinoids on inflammation and the mechanisms behind it. (news-medical.net)
  • The study participants were randomly divided into two groups -one that smoked cannabis (3.5% THC, provided by the National Institute on Drub Abuse), and one that smoked placebo joints from which the cannabinoids had been extracted (also from NIDA). (counterpunch.org)
  • A general assessment of these issues and an appeal for a calm and reasoned approach to the medical uses of cannabis and pure cannabinoids was recently published elsewhere 1 . (jrheum.org)
  • 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)
  • Cannabis extracts contain in addition to Δ-9 and Δ 8 -THC many other cannabinoids and chemical compounds, such as esters and alkaloids, the effects of which will have to be evaluated separately and in combination. (unodc.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)
  • 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)
  • A New Zealand pro-marijuana group publicised the idea, by claiming that a French study has scientific evidence to show that cannabis may prevent the growth of prion diseases, such as BSE in animals. (medindia.net)
  • Cannabis is a term that refers to marijuana and other drugs made from the same plant. (news-medical.net)
  • Despite all this legislative progress in medical and recreational cannabis, doctors are often ill-equipped to discuss the realities of medical marijuana or dismissive of its benefits. (hightimes.com)
  • Moreover, cannabis, in all forms from oils to moonrocks , is illegal on the federal level, meaning that doctors can lose their license for prescribing marijuana in the first place, or even go to court for administering what is still categorized as a Schedule I substance . (hightimes.com)
  • With demand for marijuana set to increase upon legalization this summer , the Canadian government hopes to produce a qualified cannabis workforce . (hightimes.com)
  • Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is used to treat some symptoms related to cancer. (mskcc.org)
  • The creation of the Medical Marijuana Access program was forced on Health Canada by a judicial ruling that if there was reason to believe that cannabis might be helpful in the treatment of disease, it would be a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 3 to not permit access to it. (jrheum.org)
  • While medical marijuana supporters may cite the FDA approval of Epidiolex as evidence of the benefits of marijuana, it is not an endorsement of any CBD or cannabis product. (theconversation.com)
  • Biomedical scientist and acting dean at the Faculty of Science at Bindura University of Science Education, Walter Chingwaru , says in an email to The Scientist that he supports the development of medical marijuana research in Zimbabwe, but he hopes the government will support the new access by funding research on cannabis. (the-scientist.com)
  • CBD (or cannabidiol) comes from the cannabis (or marijuana) plant. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Marijuana (Cannabis) Marijuana is a euphoriant that can cause sedation or dysphoria in some users. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Here, we show AKT serine/threonine kinase-dependent epigenetic control of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression by high-cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extracts and their individual components. (gob.pe)
  • Cannabidiol (CBD) is a major non-intoxicating component of cannabis and possesses anti-epileptic, anxiolytic and anti-hyperalgesic properties. (researchgate.net)
  • While cannabidiol, the pharmacologically active compound of the Cannabis species, was first isolated in 1940, it was used as a psychoactive drug only in the 1990s. (news-medical.net)
  • The Food and Drug Administration on June 25 approved for the first time a drug made from cannabidiol (CBD) , a molecule derived from the cannabis plant. (theconversation.com)
  • Cannabidiol is a complex molecule that is produced by the cannabis plant. (theconversation.com)
  • Within this group, epilepsy is refractory in up to 40 % of patients, who have shown para el control de síntomas refractarios en a decrease in the frequency of seizures with the concomitant use of cannabidiol and conventional antiepileptics, with mild síndromes convulsivos side effects such as diarrhea and drowsiness. (bvsalud.org)
  • Como parte de las terapias alternativas para el control de síntomas refractarios en enfermedades avanzadas destaca el uso de cannabidiol. (bvsalud.org)
  • 40 % de los pacientes, quienes han demostrado disminución en la frecuencia de convulsiones con el uso concomitante de cannabidiol y antiepilépticos convencionales, con efectos secundarios leves, como diarrea y somnolencia. (bvsalud.org)
  • de determinar el uso del cannabidiol para el control de síntomas neurológicos refractarios en pacientes con síndromes convulsivos y enfermedades neurodegenerativas, se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en Pubmed, Scopus y Embase. (bvsalud.org)
  • Los efectos del cannabidiol lo convierten en una alternativa, of the title and research adicional a la terapéutica convencional, para el control de síntomas en trastornos neurológicos, disminuyendo de forma objectives, exhaustive sostenida el número total de episodios con un perfil de seguridad aceptable. (bvsalud.org)
  • Existe limitada información respecto al uso de search of information in cannabidiol en enfermedades neurodegenerativas, por lo que no se ha evidenciado su efectividad. (bvsalud.org)
  • This increase in medical cannabis use by women raises the question of whether its therapeutic efficacy differs as a function of sex. (nature.com)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • A smokeless cannabis-vaporizing device delivers the same level of active therapeutic chemical and produces the same biological effect as smoking cannabis, but without the harmful toxins, according to UCSF researchers. (news-medical.net)
  • Now, new research suggests the biological mechanisms behind this therapeutic effect. (forbes.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)
  • There is a very comprehensive review of the literature on therapeutic uses of cannabis that is readily available to physicians on Health Canada's website 5 . (jrheum.org)
  • The authors concluded that smoked cannabis effectively relieved chronic neuropathic pain in HIV-associated sensory neuropathy and was well tolerated by patients. (medscape.com)
  • The objective was to determine whether the principal psychoactive ingredient of cannabis-∆(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-causes paranoia and to use the drug as a probe to identify key cognitive mechanisms underlying paranoia. (nih.gov)
  • All forms of cannabis are mind-altering (psychoactive) drugs. (news-medical.net)
  • Various cannabis strains have been bred, often selectively to produce high or low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a cannabinoid and the plant's principal psychoactive constituent. (wikipedia.org)
  • For the psychoactive drug, see Cannabis (drug) . (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)
  • As Alan Hirsch of the cannabis science company, Diagnostic Lab Corporation , explains, "Big Pharma is lobbying against legalization, on the purported grounds of safety, but in reality, they are just buying time to create their own synthetic cannabis medicines. (hightimes.com)
  • And now, with national legalization on the horizon, Canadian cannabis education is going even further with a cannabis cultivation course offered at Dieppe Community College in New Brunswick. (hightimes.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)
  • The country is the second in Africa to permit cannabis cultivation, but months after approval there's been little uptake by farmers and no scientific proposals. (the-scientist.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)
  • The inherent polypharmaceutical properties of cannabis botanicals offer distinct advantages over the current single-target pharmaceutical model and portend to revolutionize neurological treatment into a new reality of effective interventional and even preventative treatment. (frontiersin.org)
  • Many emphasized the health-giving properties of cannabis, and not just because a "medical" stamp is good, gentle introductory marketing. (printmag.com)
  • 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)
  • The study provides the strongest evidence to date of an association between cannabis and stroke, he said. (medindia.net)
  • Here, we conducted an open label study to examine the efficacy of 6 months of CBD-rich cannabis treatment in children and adolescents with ASD. (nature.com)
  • This history is very consistent with that obtained from many patients in our practice with neuropathic pain syndromes, and a recent study has clearly confirmed the efficacy of cannabis for the treatment of neuropathic pain. (counterpunch.org)
  • 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)
  • This includes potential applications for athletic performance, but the empirical case for or against cannabis use in sport remains unclear due to regulatory barriers, which have limited its study (Haney, 2020). (gssiweb.org)
  • From January 1 2021, substances such as cocaine, heroin, MDMA and cannabis will be classified as 'Substances of Abuse' as WADA recognizes they can be taken out-of-competition for reasons unrelated to sports performance. (pinkbike.com)
  • These results reveal that high-CBD cannabis extracts attenuated ACE2 and TMPRSS2 expression and the induction of inflammatory mediators COX2, IL-6, and IL-8 via the AKT pathway, highlighting their potential anti-COVID-19 features. (gob.pe)
  • Consequently, the reports of toxicologic and pharmacologic effects of crude extracts or synthetic derivatives of cannabis published before 1968 lack precision and uniformity and preclude any quantitative correlation between physiological effects and chemical composition. (unodc.org)
  • These quantitative experiments do replicate to a great extent the qualitative results obtained with cannabis extracts. (unodc.org)
  • However, one cannot draw a complete parallel between the pharmacological or other effects produced by Δ 9 -THC and those engendered by cannabis extracts. (unodc.org)
  • Results observed in such studies cannot be strictly compared with those produced by smoking cannabis extracts. (unodc.org)
  • According to Loewe, the LD 50 (lethality in 50% of animals administered the toxic) of cannabis extracts administered to mice, orally, subcutaneously, and intravenously were 21.6, 11.0, and 0.18 gm/kg respectively. (unodc.org)
  • Classical texts describing the pharmacological and toxicological actions of cannabis and its derivatives are difficult to interpret and even misleading. (unodc.org)
  • The journal Neurology on Feb. 13 published an article by UCSF's Donald I. Abrams, MD, and colleagues establishing that smoked cannabis relieves neuropathic pain (an intense tingling or burning sensation usually occurring in the feet). (counterpunch.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)
  • 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)
  • Ribeiro & Ind, 2016), which fuels speculation that cannabis could also affect exercise capacity. (gssiweb.org)
  • 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)
  • Cannabis problems, loss of employment or legal ( 5 ), the prevalence of cannabis depend- was the most prevalent substance used problems ( 2 , 3 ). (who.int)
  • Cannabis was marketed as extract or tincture by several pharmaceutical companies and used for ailments such as anxiety and lack of appetite. (medscape.com)
  • One study , from researchers at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, looked at how cannabis use impacts the amygdala response of those dealing with trauma related anxiety, such as PTSD. (forbes.com)
  • Previous research has shown that cannabis has the potential to reduce anxiety, or even prevent heightened anxiety in threatening situations. (forbes.com)
  • 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)
  • COVID-19 may influence alcohol and cannabis use through stress and anxiety, loneliness and boredom, and changes in daily routine. (ccsa.ca)
  • This activity outlines the indications, mechanism of action, dosing, significant adverse effects, contraindications, monitoring, and toxicity of flumazenil so that providers can direct patient therapy to optimal outcomes in benzodiazepine reversal. (nih.gov)
  • 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)
  • Although monoecious plants are often referred to as "hermaphrodites", true hermaphrodites - which are less common in Cannabis - bear staminate and pistillate structures together on individual flowers, whereas monoecious plants bear male and female flowers at different locations on the same plant. (wikipedia.org)
  • Whole plant cannabis is more effective, better tolerated, and less expensive in my experience. (counterpunch.org)
  • The cannabis plant produces hundreds of different compounds, many of which have differing effects in the body. (theconversation.com)
  • However, there are many other substances from the cannabis plant that also produce effects in the body. (theconversation.com)
  • The chemical compound THC [tetrahydrocannabinol] is the part of the cannabis plant that most people are familiar with because that is the part that makes people "high. (medlineplus.gov)
  • These findings suggest that treatment with CBD-rich cannabis can yield improvements, particularly in social communication abilities, which were visible even when using standardized clinical assessments. (nature.com)
  • The potency shown in clinical use boosts the studies on the mechanisms of warfarin anticoagulation. (hindawi.com)
  • This is the first case-controlled study to show a possible link to the increased risk of stroke from cannabis," said Alan Barber, lead study investigator and professor of clinical neurology at Auckland, according to an Auckland statement. (medindia.net)
  • Industrial hemp products are made from cannabis plants selected to produce an abundance of fibre. (wikipedia.org)
  • A deterioration of working memory is observed in people who consume drugs containing cannabinoid compounds found in cannabis leaves and buds. (medicaldaily.com)
  • The move -- unprecedented in a nation infamous for its tough drug laws -- prompted hundreds of cannabis dispensaries to sprout in the capital Bangkok, provoking a furious reaction from critics who urged the need for tighter legislation. (zawya.com)
  • After all, CBD creams are virtually everywhere these days, from specialty stores to beauty shops, wellness centers, and cannabis dispensaries. (cfah.org)
  • This product differs from most other CBD products available in cannabis dispensaries in that it is a highly concentrated and purified pharmaceutical grade medicine. (theconversation.com)
  • Cannabis contains over 100 genus-specific molecules, known as phytocannabinoids (Amin & Ali, 2019). (gssiweb.org)
  • Title : Toxicology of flavoring- and cannabis-containing e-liquids used in electronic delivery systems Personal Author(s) : Stefaniak, Aleksandr B.;LeBouf, Ryan F.;Ranpara, Anand C.;Leonard, Stephen S. (cdc.gov)
  • Fitzcharles and Jamal correctly note the great variability in potency of different cannabis preparations, and express the hope that Health Canada regulations under the new system will "provide a more standardized product for patients medicating with herbal cannabis. (jrheum.org)
  • Cannabis in Painful HIV-associated Sensory Neuropathy: A randomized placebo-controlled trial, Neurology 2007 68 515-521. (counterpunch.org)
  • Horticultural innovation and enterprise have produced new varieties of weed and new ways to get high, including concentrated hash oil "pollens," and even cannabis-infused sexual lubricants. (printmag.com)
  • Under the circumstances, the original access regulations were a stop-gap measure in which Health Canada took responsibility for deciding who would be granted access to cannabis for medical purposes, and physicians were required only to provide information about the patient's diagnosis and to indicate that the patient believed that cannabis might be helpful. (jrheum.org)
  • While this was clearly a less demanding role for the physician than the new role, one may legitimately ask whether the physician is not a better judge of the patient's "need" for cannabis than an arm's-length committee that has no direct knowledge of the patient. (jrheum.org)
  • The leaves have a peculiar and diagnostic venation pattern (which varies slightly among varieties) that allows for easy identification of cannabis leaves from unrelated species with similar leaves. (wikipedia.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Mary - I'd like to note too, that here in the US, we know that the criminalisation of cannabis directly impacts communities of colour. (businessofcannabis.com)
  • These findings demonstrate the analgesic effect of nostalgia and, more importantly, shed light on its neural mechanism. (jneurosci.org)
  • These findings have implications for the underlying brain mechanisms of psychological analgesia. (jneurosci.org)
  • Les pays doivent renforcer la prévention et le traitement des troubles liés à l'utilisation de substances psychoactives, notamment en augmentant la couverture des interventions thérapeutiques. (who.int)
  • While our legal and reentry departments provide critically needed direct support to our incarcerated and returning constituents around the country, the ultimate goal of our work is policy change, so that people do not continue to be criminalised for cannabis activity. (businessofcannabis.com)
  • Cannabis (/ˈkænəbɪs/) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cannabis ( / ˈ k æ n ə b ɪ s / ) [2] is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae . (wikipedia.org)
  • Researchers say that the idea has been successfully tested on mice and sheep, as analysis showed that cannabis inhibited the accumulation of prion proteins in infected mice and sheep. (medindia.net)
  • A second study , from researchers at Brazil's Federal University of Parana, explored another potential way that cannabis could help those with PTSD - extinguishing the intensity associated with memories of their trauma. (forbes.com)
  • Researchers found no differences in age, stroke mechanism or most vascular risk factors between cannabis users and non-users. (medindia.net)
  • Researchers in Norway have rejected the theory that heavy cannabis use during teenage years may lower the intelligence of a person. (medindia.net)
  • Consequently, doctors and patients alike are wondering: Should medical schools start teaching about cannabis? (hightimes.com)
  • The survey also found that 25 percent wouldn't feel comfortable even discussing cannabis with their patients. (hightimes.com)
  • PTSD patients have been saying for years that cannabis helps with their PTSD . (forbes.com)
  • And while research on the topic has been somewhat inconclusive, many PTSD patients continue to report that cannabis does help. (forbes.com)
  • Recent surveys find usage rates for cannabis of 20%-60% among MS patients ( Rudroff and Honce, 2017 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • These results provide evidence that there is a measurable medical benefit to smoking cannabis for these patients," says Abrams. (counterpunch.org)
  • Brain research scientists from the University of Auckland showed that those who suffered ischemic stroke (loss of blood supply to the brain) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) when blood flow to the brain stops momentarily) were 2.3 times more likely to have cannabis detected in urine tests as other age and sex matched patients. (medindia.net)
  • Sixteen percent of patients tested positive for cannabis, and were mostly male who also smoked tobacco, while only 8.1 percent of controls tested positive for cannabis in urine samples. (medindia.net)
  • Additionally, in response to the expressed concerns of physicians, Health Canada is currently developing a variety of communications to physicians that will provide expert advice about practical matters such as recommended dosage and duration of treatment with cannabis for the different potential indications, emphasizing the need for careful screening of appropriate patients, and pointing out important contraindications to its use. (jrheum.org)
  • The mechanism of action of CBD in producing such effects remains unclear. (researchgate.net)
  • Little evidence has shown that the decriminalization of cannabis has changed the consumption habits of the populations involved. (medscape.com)
  • The cannabis market sector has been in dire need of a fresh identity to reflect its now-legal status, grown-up patrons and novel consumption methods. (printmag.com)
  • Cannabis can be consumed in different ways, with method of consumption and cannabinoid composition modulating the drug's effects. (gssiweb.org)
  • 2003). This includes both recreational cannabis use, as well as consumption with the intention of gaining a competitive advantage. (gssiweb.org)
  • One shows how cannabis can reduce activity in the amygdala - a part of the brain associated with fear responses to threats. (forbes.com)
  • The mechanism of CBD is related to its effects on cell viability, while the effects of DMH-CBD are via the activation of A 2A receptors. (news-medical.net)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Paranoia is associated with use of the most commonly taken illicit drug, cannabis. (nih.gov)
  • Here in the UK, we are reportedly seeing the highest level of drug use in Western Europe, and have seen a five-fold increase in cannabis use since the Misuse of Drugs Act was brought in, while 16% of the prison population is now in for a drug offence. (businessofcannabis.com)
  • The California Supreme court has addressed this issue in People v. Mower (2005) and stated that as long as the statutory conditions are met, cannabis must be treated as '… any other prescription drug. (counterpunch.org)
  • Scientists identified mechanisms governing immune cells, selectively removing troublemakers to reshape skin immunity. (medindia.net)
  • And scientists will need to purchase a license to conduct cannabis experiments that costs $5,000 USD. (the-scientist.com)
  • A new study has found that medical cannabis can help improve appetite and ease chronic pain among people suffering from a number of diseases including cancer, ALS and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. (medindia.net)
  • Mary - Certainly, the Last Prisoner Project is a US-based national nonprofit that operates at the intersection of cannabis and criminal justice reform. (businessofcannabis.com)
  • I cover cannabis' intersection with science, culture, and wellness. (forbes.com)
  • The most likely mechanism of action causing paranoia was the generation of negative affect and anomalous experiences. (nih.gov)
  • Identify the mechanism of action of flumazenil. (nih.gov)
  • A number of mechanisms of action hae been proposed, which, though not yet proven, do not include the dopamine pathway. (medscape.com)
  • Further studies are needed to prove the mechanism of action by which AqECsR promotes its effect on primary dysmenorrhea and to explore its associations . (bvsalud.org)
  • It also affects several other signaling pathways, but we really don't understand its mechanisms of action yet. (medlineplus.gov)