ABSTRACT: Since its inception cannabis has been observed to be associated with various psycho-pathology. In this paper, the authors have reviewed the advancement made in this area over the last decade. The association between cannabis and schizophrenia has been researched more intensively. The controversy regarding the reliability, clinical utility, and the existence of a ... Continue Reading
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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
STUDY: Novel Pharmacologic Approaches to Treating Cannabis Use Disorder
ABSTRACT: With large and increasing numbers of people using cannabis, the development of cannabis use disorder (CUD) is a growing public health concern. Despite the success of evidence-based psychosocial therapies, low rates of initial abstinence and high rates of relapse during and following treatment for CUD suggest a need for adjunct pharmacotherapies. Here we review the ... Continue Reading
Has Marijuana Use Become A Cause For Concern? 6 Signs to Look For
In this post from Mind Body Green, Dr. David A. Greuner lists 6 signs that could indicate marijuana use has become a cause for concern and raises a flag against fostering complacency around the use of this controlled substance. Marijuana is now known to be a therapeutic drug, helpful in managing a wide variety of afflictions, from insomnia to cancer. It has also become ... Continue Reading