Keyword: Cannabis


Prevalence and modes of cannabis use among youth in Canada, England, and the US, 2017 to 2019

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective: Cannabis markets are evolving in terms of greater diversity and potency of products. The current study examined changes in cannabis…

Cannabis sativa L. as a Natural Drug Meeting the Criteria of a Multitarget Approach to Treatment

Abstract: Cannabis sativa L. turned out to be a valuable source of chemical compounds of various structures, showing pharmacological activity. The most important groups of compounds include phytocannabinoids and terpenes….

Recent Trends in Cannabis Use in Older Americans

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background: Eleven states and the District of Columbia have implemented laws allowing for the use of cannabis, which is prompting studies of…

Prevalence of cannabis use, disorder, and medical card possession in U.S. military veterans: Results from the 2019–2020 National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract More than half of U.S. states legalized medical or recreational sale and possession of cannabis since the prevalence of cannabis use was last…

Green Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Obtained by Using Diverse Varieties of Cannabis sativa Leaf Extracts

Abstract Cannabis sativa L. (hemp) is a plant used in the textile industry and green building material industry, as well as for the phytoremediation of soil, medical treatments, and supplementary food…

Perioperative Cannabis as a Potential Solution for Reducing Opioid and Benzodiazepine Dependence

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Importance  Cannabis is increasingly being used for medicinal purposes but remains outside Western medical practice. Data on perioperative use and outcomes are…

Where, When and With Whom: Cannabis Use, Settings and Self-Regulation Rules

Abstract This article examines to what extent and how cannabis users in different countries, with different cannabis legislation and policies practice normalization and self-regulation of cannabis use in everyday life….

Changes in delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) concentrations in cannabis over time: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background and aims Cannabis products with high delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentrations carry an increased risk of addiction and mental health disorders, while it has been suggested that cannabidiol (CBD) may…

The Impact of Early Life Exposure to Cannabis: The Role of the Endocannabinoid System

Abstract Cannabis use during pregnancy has continued to rise, particularly in developed countries, as a result of the trend towards legalization and lack of consistent, evidence-based knowledge on the matter….

Social Anxiety, Cannabis Use Motives, and Social Context’s Impact on Willingness to Use Cannabis

Abstract Social anxiety is often purported to be a risk factor for increased cannabis use. Cannabis use motives are strong explanatory predictors of cannabis use embedded within social contexts. This…