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Cannabis legalization and increasing cannabis use in the United States: Data from urine toxicology testing in emergency room patients

  Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Study objectives Rates of cannabis use disorder (CUD) appear to be increasing nationally, with increases greater in states that legalized…

Patients’ Health‑Related Quality of Life and Use of Medicinal Cannabis: A Cross‑Sectional Survey Study

Abstract Background: Studies on medicinal cannabis (MC) have primarily investigated effects on diseases and symptoms, while there is only sparse knowledge on patients’ health-related quality of life. Our aim was, firstly,…

Cancer risk and legalisation of access to cannabis in the USA: overview of the evidence

Summary Cannabis in the USA is transitioning from a nationwide illegal status to liberalisation for medicinal or recreational use across different jurisdictions. As the acceptability and accessibility of cannabis continue…

The acute effects of vaporized cannabis on drivers’ hazard perception and risk-taking behaviors in medicinal patients: A within-subjects experiment

Abstract Introduction: As the medically prescribed use of cannabis flower continues to increase, there is a need to understand how vaporized cannabis can acutely affect driving-related skills and risk-taking behaviors…

In the weeds: A comprehensive review of cannabis; its chemical complexity, biosynthesis, and healing abilities

Abstract For millennia, various cultures have utilized cannabis for food, textile fiber, ethno-medicines, and pharmacotherapy, owing to its medicinal potential and psychotropic effects. An in-depth exploration of its historical, chemical, and therapeutic dimensions…

Cumulative Social Disadvantage and Medicinal Cannabis Use Among Younger Adults in Rural Communities: A Mixed Methods Approach

Please use this link to access this publication.  ABSTRACT This mixed-methods study investigated the role of medicinal cannabis use among younger adults who live in rural communities and experience high…

Understanding Older Adults’ Experiences with Cannabis for Medicinal Purposes: A Mixed Methods Study

Abstract The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of older medicinal cannabis consumers and those advising them on older Canadians’ experiences accessing cannabis and information about it,…

Overview of global monitoring systems for the side effects and adverse events associated with medicinal cannabis use: a scoping review using a systematic approach

Abstract Objectives The use of cannabis-based medicine (CBM) as a therapeutic has surged in Australia over the past 5 years. Historically, the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961) prohibited…

Medicinal cannabis tea contains variable doses of cannabinoids and no terpenes

Abstract Tea is a recommended way of administration of prescribed cannabis plant products in Denmark. We aimed to investigate the cannabinoid and terpene doses contained in different teas. We analysed…

Observational Analysis of the Influence of Medical Marijuana Use on Quality of Life in Patients

Abstract Introduction: A significant gap exists in the understanding and utilization of medical marijuana and its effects on a patient’s quality of life. This is largely attributed to Cannabis’ sp. Schedule 1 classification,…