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Newest firstThis research letter compared the prevalence of qualifying conditions among patients certified to use medical cannabis in Florida to population-based prevalence estimates for the same conditions and observed marked discrepancies. These findings highlight conditions that appear to be significant reasons for patients to consider medical cannabis, providing important research priorities for future research on its eff…
Open article record in new tab ↗Plain language summaryThe Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal, “The National Master Plan on Prevention and Control of Narcotic Drugs 2012-2019″ reports that cannabis accounts for the highest prevalence of initial narcotic drug use (80.4%), followed by diazepam (9.4%). Narcotic drug users increased by 5.06% annually over the seven-year period, with most users initiating use below the age of 19, posing a significant cha…
Open article record in new tab ↗This study uses keyword filtering, a transformer-based algorithm, and inductive content coding to identify and characterize cannabis adverse experiences as discussed on the social media platform Reddit and reports a total of 1177 self-reported adverse experiences requiring medical attention.
Open article record in new tab ↗We clarify Dr. Narita's concerns by replacing subjective wording with data-based statements, emphasizing the descriptive-not causal-nature of our analysis, and noting that logistic regression was exploratory. Our findings show both progression and non-progression pathways, indicating no single dominant gateway pattern among Japanese cannabis users.
Open article record in new tab ↗Recent systematic reviews, including a Cochrane review, have concluded that the certainty of evidence supporting the use of cannabis-based medicines for chronic neuropathic pain remains low. While this overall conclusion is reasonable, its interpretation warrants careful scrutiny. In this commentary, key methodological and interpretative aspects relevant to the appraisal of this evidence base are examined, with pa…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) arises from dysfunctional corticothalamic networks generating spike wave discharges (SWDs) and behavioral arrest. Despite available treatments, a significant proportion of patients remain pharmacoresistant and develop neuropsychiatric comorbidities. The endocannabinoid system (ECS), through activity-dependent signaling, is a key regulator of synaptic and network stabilit…
Open article record in new tab ↗This letter addresses the article by Deeb et al. describing the analysis of cannabinoids in exhaled breath. While the study represents a technical advancement in breath-based detection, several interpretive and analytical limitations warrant clarification. The manuscript discusses potential impairment-related applications despite the absence of direct measures of impairment. Existing literature, including controll…
Open article record in new tab ↗Masataka et al.'s cannabis gateway study misrepresents the 43.8% probability of cannabis users transitioning to illegal drugs as "rare," and misuses regression via the Table 2 Fallacy. These critical issues discredit their conclusion.
Open article record in new tab ↗The intersection of cannabis use disorder (CUD) and critical illness outcomes in cancer patients represents a burgeoning area of research, particularly as cannabis legalization and therapeutic applications expand globally. Adjusted analyses of a retrospective cohort study by Sager et al revealed significantly lower odds of all-cause mortality (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 0.83) and respiratory failure (aOR = 0.8) i…
Open article record in new tab ↗Addiction literacy equips older adults with the knowledge to navigate substance use risks amid unique challenges like polypharmacy and social isolation. With rising trends in cannabis use among this group, targeted education can promote safe practices and reduce preventable harms. By fostering open conversations and integrating addiction literacy into healthcare, providers can support informed decision-making.
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