Five-Factor Model personality profiles of drug users
Abstract Background: Personality traits are considered risk factors for drug use, and, in turn, the psychoactive substances impact individuals’ traits.…
Members
The Orexigenic Effect of Ghrelin Is Mediated through Central Activation of the Endogenous Cannabinoid System
Abstract Introduction: Ghrelin and cannabinoids stimulate appetite, this effect possibly being mediated by the activation of hypothalamic AMP-activated protein kinase…
ThermoTRP Channels in Nociceptors: Taking a Lead from Capsaicin Receptor TRPV1
Abstract Nociceptors with peripheral and central projections express temperature sensitive transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels, also called thermoTRP’s. Chemosensitivity…
Herbal Compounds and Toxins Modulating TRP Channels
Abstract Although the benefits are sometimes obvious, traditional or herbal medicine is regarded with skepticism, because the mechanism through which…
Activation of cannabinoid receptors prevents antigen-induced asthma-like reaction in guinea pigs
Abstract In this study we evaluated the effects of the CB1/CB2 cannabinoid receptor agonist CP55, 940 (CP) on antigen-induced asthma-like…
A review of nabilone in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Abstract Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in cancer patients places a significant burden on patients’ function and quality of life,…
Cannabinoids in the management of difficult to treat pain
Abstract This article reviews recent research on cannabinoid analgesia via the endocannabinoid system and non-receptor mechanisms, as well as randomized…
Regulating compassion: an overview of Canada’s federal medical cannabis policy and practice
Abstract Background: In response to a number of court challenges brought forth by Canadian patients who demonstrated that they benefited…
EEG Biofeedback as a Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: Review, Rating of Efficacy, and Recommendations for Further Research
Abstract Electroencephalographic (EEG) biofeedback has been employed in substance use disorder (SUD) over the last three decades. The SUD is…
Chemotherapy- and cancer-related nausea and vomiting
Abstract Approximately one half of cancer patients will experience nausea or vomiting during the course of their disease either because…