Keyword: ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)


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…

The antimicrobial effect behind Cannabis sativa

Abstract The development of multidrug-resistant bacteria has revealed the need for new antimicrobial compounds. Cannabis sativa preparations have a long history of medical applications, including the treatment of infectious diseases. This review…

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…

The why behind the high: determinants of neurocognition during acute cannabis exposure

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Acute cannabis intoxication may induce neurocognitive impairment and is a possible cause of human error, injury and psychological distress. One of…

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…

Cannabis use and cannabis use disorder

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is an underappreciated risk of using cannabis that affects ~10% of the 193 million cannabis users worldwide….

Assessing the neuroprotective benefits of Cannabis sativa in epilepsy management

Abstract Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions worldwide. Cannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), have demonstrated therapeutic potential in the treatment of epilepsy due to their…