Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists are monoamine oxidase‐A selective inhibitors
Abstract Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) are one of the fastest growing classes of recreational drugs. Despite their growth in…
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Delta-8-THC association with psychosis: A case report with literature review
Abstract Background: Cannabis (Δ9-THC) is the most commonly consumed illicit drug. The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 removed hemp, a…
Epileptogenesis in tuberous sclerosis complex-related developmental and epileptic encephalopathy
Abstract Epileptogenesis in infants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a gradual and dynamic process, leading to early onset and…
Beyond CBD: Inhibitory effects of lesser studied phytocannabinoids on human voltage-gated sodium channels
Abstract Introduction: Cannabis contains cannabidiol (CBD), the main non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid, but also many other phytocannabinoids that have therapeutic potential in…
Efficacy and safety of topical 0.1% cannabidiol for managing recurrent aphthous ulcers: a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background: Although topical steroids constitute the first-line therapy for recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAUs), their long-term use often leads to…
The Impact of COVID-19 Confinement on Substance Use and Mental Health in Portuguese Higher Education Students
Abstract The mental health of higher education students is a constant concern, and the pandemic situation caused by COVID-19 has…
Monitoring Perfusion Index in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department Due to Drug Use
Abstract (1) Background: The perfusion index (PI) represents the ratio between pulsatile blood flow and non-pulsatile blood flow in the…
Combined ambient ionization mass spectrometric and chemometric approach for the differentiation of hemp and marijuana varieties of Cannabis sativa
Abstract Background: Hemp and marijuana are the two major varieties of Cannabis sativa. While both contain Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary…
The Pathological Effects of Circulating Hydrophobic Bile Acids in Alzheimer’s Disease
Abstract Recent clinical studies have revealed that the serum levels of toxic hydrophobic bile acids (deoxy cholic acid, lithocholic acid…
Impacts of medical and non-medical cannabis on the health of older adults: Findings from a scoping review of the literature
Abstract Background: Cannabis legalization has enabled increased consumption in older adults. Age-related mental, physical, and physiological changes may lead to…