ABSTRACT: Substances, such as alcohol, opiates and cannabis, have been used by humans for millennia. Today, a much wider range of substances are used for a range of purposes, including the enhancement of performance during university studies, sexual experiences, sports, exercise, at celebrations, socializing and the experience of art and music. Substance use is also ... Continue Reading
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STUDY: Marijuana-based Drugs: Innovative Therapeutics or Designer Drugs of Abuse?
ABSTRACT: Marijuana has been used recreationally and medicinally for centuries. The principle psychoactive component, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), activates CB1 cannabinoid receptors (CB1Rs). CB1R agonists and antagonists could potentially treat a wide variety of diseases; unfortunately, therapeutic doses produce unacceptable psychiatric effects. “K2” or “Spice” ... Continue Reading
STUDY: Getting High on the Endocannabinoid System
ABSTRACT: Cannabis, derived from a plant and one of the oldest known drugs, has remained a source of controversy throughout its history. From debates on its medicinal value and legalization to concerns about dependency and schizophrenia, cannabis (marijuana, pot, hashish, bhang, etc.) is a hot button for politicians and pundits alike. Fundamental to understanding these ... Continue Reading
STUDY: Marijuana: Current Concepts
ABSTRACT: Marijuana (cannabis) remains a controversial drug in the twenty-first century. This paper considers current research on use of Cannabis sativa and its constituents such as the cannabinoids. Topics reviewed include prevalence of cannabis (pot) use, other drugs consumed with pot, the endocannabinoid system, use of medicinal marijuana, medical adverse effects of ... Continue Reading
9 Most Pernicious Myths Surrounding Cannabis
This post from Medical Marijuana Inc dispels the 9 most pernicious myths surrounding cannabis, the world’s most controversial plant. What you think you know about cannabis might be hurting you. Here is a look at a few of the most pernicious myths surrounding the world’s most controversial plant. Cannabis is a “gateway drug.” FALSE: A recent study in the Journal of Law ... Continue Reading