Condition: Safety


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…

Joint perceptions of the risk and availability of Cannabis in the United States, 2002-2018

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background Prior work suggests that perceived risk and perceived availability of cannabis independently affect cannabis use. However, perceived risk likely modifies the…

Cannabis and Driving

Abstract As more states in the U.S legalize recreational and medicinal cannabis, rates of driving under the influence of this drug are increasing significantly. Aspects of this emerging public health…

Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG) for reducing health harms from non-medical cannabis use: A comprehensive evidence and recommendations update

Abstract Background Cannabis use is common, especially among young people, and is associated with risks for various health harms. Some jurisdictions have recently moved to legalization/regulation pursuing public health goals….

CBD for pets: navigating quality assurance, safety standards, and marketing strategies

Abstract As the human cannabinoid (CBD) market grows, there is an inevitable transfer of the same or similar products into the veterinary sector. Advances in veterinary medicine and care of…

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…

Haven’t I waited long enough? The role of wait times and subjective impairment in cannabis-related driving behavior

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background Driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) poses a significant public health threat. This study explores DUIC through a multifaceted…

Efficacy and Safety of Transdermal Medical Cannabis (THC:CBD:CBN formula) to Treat Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of Lower Extremities

Abstract Introduction: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) represents a prevalent neurological complication affecting millions of patients globally. This clinical investigation evaluated the therapeutic efficacy and safety profile of a novel transdermal medical…

Reducing medical cannabis use risk among Veterans: A descriptive study

Abstract Background Canadian Veterans experiencing chronic pain report concerns about accessing accurate information on the risks associated with medical cannabis (MC) use. The Lower Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG) were…

A qualitative exploration of the management of impaired driving in medicinal cannabis patients

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract This study aimed to identify the strategies that medicinal cannabis patients employ to manage the risk of impaired driving, and the…