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Evaluation of Patient Reported Safety and Efficacy of Cannabis From a Survey of Medical Cannabis Patients in Canada

Abstract With the medical use of cannabis permitted in Canada since 2001, patients seek to use this botanical drug to treat a range of medical conditions. However, many healthcare practitioners…

Sociodemographic Characteristics Associated With and Prevalence and Frequency of Cannabis Use Among Adults in the US

Abstract Importance  Cannabis use has increased, but there are few studies on frequent and daily cannabis use among US adults. Individuals who engage in higher frequency use may suffer more health…

Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Use of cannabis is increasing in a variety of populations in the United States; however, few investigations about how and…

Cannabis Policy in the United States: Implications for Public Health

Abstract Introduction As of January 2021, a total of 36 states and the District of Columbia (DC) have legalized medical cannabis use, and 14 states and DC have legalized adult…

Exploring New Use of Cannabis among Older Adults

Please use this link to access this publication. ABSTRACT Objectives: In Canada, cannabis prohibition ended in October 2018. Older adults are the fastest growing group of cannabis users and are…

Cannabis and driving ability

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract The aim of this review is to discuss recent evidence on cannabis and driving ability. In particular, the review examines experimental…

Medical cannabis and driving

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background: Medical cannabis use is increasingly common in Australia. Patients and physicians need to be aware of the important implications that…

Cannabis and mental health: Prevalence of use and modes of cannabis administration by mental health status

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background Cannabis can have an adverse impact on some mental health conditions, while many consumers report using cannabis to manage or…

Trends over time in adult cannabis use: A review of recent findings

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract In the United States, policies regarding the medical and nonmedical use of cannabis are changing rapidly. In 2021, a total of…

Processing and extraction methods of medicinal cannabis: a narrative review

Abstract Introduction As the cannabis industry transitions from a black market to a legal market, product development, and methods of extraction have become a focal point. To date, more than…