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Newest firstBACKGROUND: Cannabis use is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States, and its implications extend into many facets of society, including healthcare. Despite legal and societal shifts toward the acceptance of cannabis, healthcare professionals face ethical and legal complexities related to cannabis use. Understanding perceptions of cannabis use within the healthcare community is essential for developing…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background This paper examines cannabis research funding across U.S. states that have legalized cannabis for medical or adult (non-medical) use. It specifically looks at state legislative efforts to fund cannabis research, and the amount and mechanisms used for funding distribution. Methods We reviewed the text of legalization measures within states allowing medical or adult use (non-medical) cannabis for statutor…
Open article record in new tab ↗On April 28, 2023, the University of California Office of the President, in partnership with the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), hosted the California Cannabis Research Briefing. The California Cannabis Research Briefing brought together researchers and state agencies/policymakers to discuss pertinent policy issues on cannabis within the state. Researchers across six different topic areas (environ…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabis is one of the world's oldest cultivated plants and the most commonly used recreational drug worldwide. The plant relevant for medicinal use is Cannabis sativa that has two pharmacologically active ingredients - delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol that is psychoactive and cannabidiol that does not have psychotropic activity. The policy tapestry of Cannabis has undergone a significant change in the past few decade…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background/aims The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted face-to-face research. This has propelled ideas and plans for more remote styles of research and provided new perspectives on conducting research. This paper aimed to identify challenges specific to conducting remote forms of experimental addiction research, although some of these challenges apply to all types of addiction research. Argument The impa…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Varying public views on cannabis use across countries may explain the variation in the prevalence of use, policies, and research in individual countries, and global regulation of cannabis. This paper aims to describe the current state of cannabis use, policies, and research across sixteen countries. Methods PubMed and Google Scholar were searched for studies published from 2010 to 2020. Searches were…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabis has been used in pain management since 2900 BC. In the 20th century, synthetic cannabinoids began to emerge, thus opening the way for improved efficacy. The search for new forms of synthetic cannabinoids continues and, as such, the aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive tool for the research and development of this promising class of drugs. Methods for the in vitro assessment of cytotoxic, mutag…
Background: Medical cannabis has been available in the State of Minnesota since July 2015 through the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP). Objectives: Our study aimed to delineate oncology providers' views on medical cannabis, identify barriers to patient enrollment, and assess clinicians' interest in a clinical trial of medical cannabis in patients with stage IV cancer. Methods: From June to August 2017, we…
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