Hemp Seeds (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Valuable Source of Natural Ingredients for Functional Foods—A Review
Abstract Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has experienced a significant resurgence in popularity, and global interest in diversifying its use in…
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Medicinal Cannabis (MedCan 3): a randomised, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess THC/CBD (1:20) to relieve symptom burden in patients with cancer—a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Abstract Background: Distressing symptoms are common in advanced cancer. Medicinal cannabinoids are commonly prescribed for a variety of symptoms. There…
Impact of year-long cannabis use for medical symptoms on brain activation during cognitive processes
Abstract Importance: Cannabis is increasingly being used to treat medical symptoms, but the effects of cannabis use on brain function…
Epidemiological features of depression and anxiety among homeless adults with healthcare access problems in London, UK: descriptive cross-sectional analysis
Abstract Background: In England in 2021, an estimated 274 000 people were homeless on a given night. It has long…
A review of the direct targets of the cannabinoids cannabidiol, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol, N-arachidonoylethanolamine and 2-arachidonoylglycerol
Abstract Marijuana has been used by humans for thousands of years for both medicinal and recreational purposes. This included the…
People who use drugs engagement in substance use disorder services and harm reduction: evaluation, challenges and future direction of a community-based intervention
Abstract Background: Since 1996, an urban community-based organization whose primary mission is to serve diverse94 and emerging community health needs…
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social determinants of health, mental health, and substance use among key populations affected by sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in Canada
Abstract Objectives: We assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social determinants of health, mental health, substance use, and…
Drug use and COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and infection among underserved, minority communities in Miami, Florida
Abstract The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disproportionately impacted people who use drugs (PWUD). This study explored relationships between…
Serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor level and its relation with cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia: A cross-sectional exploratory study in patients at a tertiary care hospital
Abstract BACKGROUND: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has considerable relevance in neural growth and differentiation. It has been evaluated as a…
Evaluating Propagation Techniques for Cannabis sativa L. Cultivation: A Comparative Analysis of Soilless Methods and Aeroponic Parameters
Abstract Given the rapid growth of the Cannabis industry, developing practices for producing young plants with limited genetic variation and…