Phytochemicals in the Control of Human Appetite and Body Weight
Abstract Since obesity has grown to epidemic proportions, its effective management is a very important clinical issue. Despite the great…
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Effect of the CB1 cannabinoid agonist WIN 55212-2 on the acquisition and reinstatement of MDMA-induced conditioned place preference in mice
Abstract Background: Numerous reports indicate that MDMA users consume other psychoactive drugs, among which cannabis is one of the most…
Cannabinoid-mediated modulation of neuropathic pain and microglial accumulation in a model of murine type I diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain
Abstract Background: Despite the frequency of diabetes mellitus and its relationship to diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and neuropathic pain (NeP),…
New approaches in the management of spasticity in multiple sclerosis patients: role of cannabinoids
Abstract Cannabinoids such as Cannabis-based medicinal extracts (CBMEs) are increasingly being used in the treatment of spasticity associated with multiple…
Cannabis-Related treatment demands in Belgium: a socio-demographic and treatment seeking profile
Abstract Aims: Most people appear to stop using cannabis when getting older, but a certain subgroup becomes cannabis dependent, has…
Evidence-based prevention of cannabis use in flanders is there a role for health economic evaluation?
Abstract Objectives: Cannabis is a popular drug in Flanders, in spite of the fact that the prevention of its use…
THC Prevents MDMA Neurotoxicity in Mice
Abstract The majority of MDMA (ecstasy) recreational users also consume cannabis. Despite the rewarding effects that both drugs have, they…
The multiple functions of the endocannabinoid system: a focus on the regulation of food intake
Abstract Background: Cannabis sativa (also known as marijuana) has been cultivated by man for more than 5,000 years. However, there…
Linking ER Stress to Autophagy: Potential Implications for Cancer Therapy
Abstract Different physiological and pathological conditions can perturb protein folding in the endoplasmic reticulum, leading to a condition known as…
Standardized cannabis in multiple sclerosis: a case report
Abstract A 52 year old female suffering from severe progressive multiple sclerosis was administered quantifiable amounts of standardized cannabis and…