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Newest firstBackground and Clinical Significance: The recreational use of semisynthetic cannabinoids (SSCs) is increasing, and SSCs account for more than 40% of all new substances reported at the European level. Although designed to mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, evidence suggests that certain SSCs may elicit stronger, prolonged and unintended pharmacological ef…
Open article record in new tab ↗This study explored the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on clinically relevant parameters, including sedation, compliance, and temperament, as well as mechanical nociceptive thresholds in healthy cats. Nine client-owned cats (3.44 ± 2.35 years, mean ± standard deviation) were assessed prior to (baseline) and 30 min, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 h after oral administration of 8 mg/kg CBD oil via capsule. Sedation scores inc…
Kappa opioid receptor (KOR) agonists are potentially useful as analgesic and anti-pruritic agents, for prevention and treatment of substance use disorders, and for treatment of demyelinating diseases. However, side effects of KOR agonists, including psychotomimesis, dysphoria, and sedation, have caused early termination of clinical trials. Understanding the signaling mechanisms underlying the beneficial therapeuti…
Open article record in new tab ↗The rise in cannabinoid legalization and decriminalization in the US has been paired with an increase in adolescents that perceive marijuana as a "no risk" drug. However, a comprehensive review of human literature indicates that cannabinoid usage may have both beneficial and detrimental effects, with adolescent exposure being a critical window for harming cognitive development. Although the cannabinoids Δ9-tetrahy…
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