Exploring e-psychonauts perspectives towards cocaine effects and toxicity
Abstract Background: According to the World Drug Report, cocaine is the second most used drug globally after cannabis. Online discussion…
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Coronary Vasospasm Associated With Synthetic Marijuana Resulting in Transient Electrocardiogram Changes and Troponin Elevation
Abstract Chest pain is a common presentation in the emergency department requiring prompt evaluation and risk stratification to assess for…
Why Do Marijuana and Synthetic Cannabimimetics Induce Acute Myocardial Infarction in Healthy Young People?
Abstract The use of cannabis preparations has steadily increased. Although cannabis was traditionally assumed to only have mild vegetative side…
Cannabidiol and Amisulpride Improve Cognition in Acute Schizophrenia in an Explorative, Double-Blind, Active-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD), a principal phytocannabinoid constituent, has demonstrated antipsychotic properties in recent clinical trials. While it has also been…
Case report of an acute myocardial infarction after high-dose recreational nitrous oxide use: a consequence of hyperhomocysteinaemia?
Abstract Background: Nitrous oxide (N2O, laughing gas) is increasingly used as a recreational drug and is presumed relatively safe and…
Effects of Cannabidiol and Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on Emotion, Cognition, and Attention: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Experimental Trial in Healthy Volunteers
Abstract The two main phytocannabinoids—delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD)—have been extensively studied, and it has been shown that THC can…
Role of Cannabis in the Incidence of Myocardial Infarction: A Review
Abstract Legalizing cannabis use in various states in the United States has caused increased substance abuse, mostly among young people.…
Oral medicinal cannabinoids to relieve symptom burden in the palliative care of patients with advanced cancer: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised clinical trial of efficacy and safety of 1:1 delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD)
Abstract Background: Despite improvements in medical care, patients with advanced cancer still experience substantial symptom distress. There is increasing interest…
The Impact of Marijuana on the Cardiovascular System: A Review of the Most Common Cardiovascular Events Associated with Marijuana Use
Abstract With the expanded legalization of marijuana, its medical and recreational use have sharply increased over the past decade. A…
Oral medicinal cannabinoids to relieve symptom burden in the palliative care of patients with advanced cancer: a double-blind, placebo controlled, randomised clinical trial of efficacy and safety of cannabidiol (CBD)
Abstract Background: Despite improvements in medical care, patients with advanced cancer still experience substantial symptom distress. There is increasing interest…