Oil Extraction from Hemp Plant as a Potential Source of Cannabidiol for Healthy Protein Foods
Abstract In recent years, the increasing demand for alternative foods has shifted research toward new sources enriched with nutraceutical molecules.…
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The endocannabinoid system as a putative target for the development of novel drugs for the treatment of psychiatric illnesses
Abstract Cannabis is well established to impact affective states, emotion and perceptual processing, primarily through its interactions with the endocannabinoid…
Cannabidiol as an Alternative Analgesic for Acute Dental Pain
Abstract Odontogenic pain can be debilitating, and nonopioid analgesic options are limited. This randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial aimed to assess…
Topical Cannabidiol and the Progression Rate of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Abstract This study investigated the efficacy of topical cannabidiol (CBD) ointment in reducing localized inflammation, minimizing performance detriments, and attenuating…
Association between cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia stronger in young males than in females
Abstract Background: Previous research suggests an increase in schizophrenia population attributable risk fraction (PARF) for cannabis use disorder (CUD). However,…
Changes in self-reported cannabis use during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review
Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting mental health and substance use (MHSU) issues worldwide. The purpose of this study…
Cannabis use as a potential mediator between childhood adversity and first-episode psychosis: results from the EU-GEI case–control study
Abstract Background: Childhood adversity and cannabis use are considered independent risk factors for psychosis, but whether different patterns of cannabis…
Cannabis use and psychotic disorders in diverse settings in the Global South: findings from INTREPID II
Abstract Background: Cannabis use has been linked to psychotic disorders but this association has been primarily observed in the Global…
Disparities in cannabis-related emergency department visits across depressed and non-depressed individuals and the impact of recreational cannabis policy in Ontario, Canada
Abstract Background: Recreational cannabis policies are being considered in many jurisdictions internationally. Given that cannabis use is more prevalent among…
The association between reasons for first using cannabis, later pattern of use, and risk of first-episode psychosis: the EU-GEI case–control study
Abstract Background: While cannabis use is a well-established risk factor for psychosis, little is known about any association between reasons…