Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Canada legalized nonmedical cannabis possession and sale in October 2018. In the United States, state legalization has been tied to an increase in cannabis-related emergency department…
Keyword: Cannabis
Understanding cancer survivors’ reasons to medicate with cannabis: A qualitative study based on the theory of planned behavior
Abstract Background Prior to nonmedical cannabis legalization in Canada, individuals were only able to access cannabis legally through licensed producers with medical authorization. Now with an additional legal access system…
The relationship between cannabis use and IVF outcome—a cohort study
Abstract Background The effects of cannabis use on male and female reproduction have been the focus of scientific research for decades. Although initial studies raised concerns, more recent studies were…
The Potential Use of Cannabis in Tissue Fibrosis
Abstract Fibrosis is a condition characterized by thickening or/and scarring of various tissues. Fibrosis may develop in almost all tissues and organs, and it may be one of the leading…
Integrated cognitive-behavioral therapy for comorbid cannabis use and anxiety disorders: The impact of severity of cannabis use.
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is the most common illicit substance use disorder and individuals with CUD have high rates of comorbid…
The association between cannabis use and outcome in pharmacological treatment for opioid use disorder
Abstract Background With the ongoing opioid crisis and policy changes regarding legalization of cannabis occurring around the world, it is necessary to consider cannabis use in the context of opioid…
Family Climate and Intention to Use Cannabis as Predictors of Cannabis Use and Cannabis-Related Problems among Young University Students
Abstract Determining the predictive variables associated with cannabis use and cannabis-related problems can ease the identification of young cannabis consumers who can benefit from prevention interventions. This study aimed: (1)…
Perceptions about cannabis use during pregnancy: a rapid best-framework qualitative synthesis
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective A rapid review was conducted in order to produce a streamlined and time-limited systematic evidence review to understand women’s perceptions,…
Daily Cannabis Use is Associated With Lower CNS Inflammation in People With HIV
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective:Recent cannabis exposure has been associated with lower rates of neurocognitive impairment in people with HIV (PWH). Cannabis’s anti-inflammatory properties may…
Biomarkers of Recent Cannabis Use in Blood, Oral Fluid and Breath
Abstract Proving driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC) is difficult. Establishing a biomarker of recent use to supplement behavioral observations may be a useful alternative strategy. We determined whether…