Effects of hempseed (Cannabis sativa L.) in diet on growth, gut health, and immunity in broilers
Abstract The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of different levels of hempseed (HS) on growth…
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The role of red and white light in optimizing growth and accumulation of plant specialized metabolites at two light intensities in medical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.)
Abstract The cultivation of medical cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) is expanding in controlled environments, driven by evolving governmental regulations for…
Cannabidiol promotes intestinal cholesterol uptake mediated by Pregnane X receptor
Abstract Background: Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid of cannabis, is therapeutically used as an analgesic, anti-convulsant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-psychotic drug.…
Effects of cannabidiol, with and without ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol, on anxiety-like behavior following alcohol withdrawal in mice
Abstract Introduction: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is commonly associated with anxiety disorders and enhanced stress-sensitivity; symptoms that can worsen during…
Hepatic injury and hepatic failure adverse events in 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine users reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System
Abstract 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is being investigated in controlled clinical trials for use as an adjunct medication treatment for post-traumatic stress…
Explanatory factors of polydrug use in mid-late teens and the relevance of information sources: Correlational and configurational assessment in Tarragona (Spain)
Abstract Background: Substance use among adolescents is a public health problem, and the simultaneous use of multiple substances aggravates this…
Understanding youth and young adult cannabis use in Canada post-legalization: a scoping review on a public health issue
Abstract Background: Canada legalized recreational cannabis in 2018, and one of the primary objectives of the Cannabis Act was to…
The Impact of Drugs and Substance Abuse on Viral Pathogenesis—A South African Perspective
Abstract Illicit drug and alcohol abuse have significant negative consequences for individuals who inject drugs/use drugs (PWID/UDs), including decreased immune…
Cannabidiol Protects against the Reinstatement of Oxycodone-Induced Conditioned Place Preference in Adolescent Male but Not Female Rats: The Role of MOR and CB1R
Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD), a phytocannabinoid, appeared to satisfy several criteria for a safe approach to preventing drug-taking behavior, including opioids.…
Cannabinol Regulates the Expression of Cell Cycle-Associated Genes in Motor Neuron-like NSC-34: A Transcriptomic Analysis
Abstract Cannabinoids are reported to have neuroprotective properties and play a role in neurogenesis and neuroplasticity in in vitro and…