Anterior Mediastinal Mass in a Young Marijuana Smoker: A Rare Case of Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Abstract The use of cannabis is embedded within many societies, mostly used by the young and widely perceived to be…
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Cannabidiol enhances anandamide signaling and alleviates psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia
Abstract Cannabidiol is a component of marijuana that does not activate cannabinoid receptors, but moderately inhibits the degradation of the…
Alterations to Melanocortinergic, GABAergic and Cannabinoid Neurotransmission Associated with Olanzapine-Induced Weight Gain
Abstract Background/Aim: Second generation antipsychotics (SGAs) are used to treat schizophrenia but can cause serious metabolic side-effects, such as obesity…
Fine-tuning of defensive behaviors in the dorsal periaqueductal gray by atypical neurotransmitters
Abstract This paper presents an up-to-date review of the evidence indicating that atypical neurotransmitters such as nitric oxide (NO) and…
European dimension of cannabinoid-like products use
Abstract The use of new psychoactive substances and the new patterns of drug use can have important public health and…
Effects of Cannabis sativa extract on haloperidol-induced catalepsy and oxidative stress in the mice
Abstract Haloperidol is a classic antipsychotic drug known for its propensity to cause extrapyramidal symptoms due to blockade of dopamine…
Application of Monoclonal Antibodies against Bioactive Natural Products: Eastern Blotting and Preparation of Knockout Extract
Abstract Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) tof mass spectrometry was used for the confirmation of hapten number in synthesized antigen. As…
Short- and Long-Term Cognitive Effects of Chronic Cannabinoids Administration in Late-Adolescence Rats
Abstract The use of cannabis can impair cognitive function, especially short-term memory. A controversial question is whether long-term cannabis use…
Measuring substance use in the club setting: a feasibility study using biochemical markers
Abstract Background: During the last few decades the use of club drugs (e.g., cocaine, amphetamines) has been of increased concern…
Acute cannabis consumption and motor vehicle collision risk: systematic review of observational studies and meta-analysis
Abstract Objective To determine whether the acute consumption of cannabis (cannabinoids) by drivers increases the risk of a motor vehicle…