The evolving culture of medical cannabis in Canada for the management of chronic pain
Abstract Although used therapeutically for millennia, cannabis has been a prohibited substance worldwide for most of the 20th Century. With…
adolescent cannabis use
Associations between primary care recorded cannabis use and mental ill health in the UK: a population-based retrospective cohort study using UK primary care data
Abstract Background: Cannabis use is a global public health issue associated with increased risks of developing mental health disorders, especially…
Modulation of pulmonary immune function by inhaled cannabis products and consequences for lung disease
Abstract The lungs, in addition to participating in gas exchange, represent the first line of defense against inhaled pathogens and…
Old Dog, New Tricks: A Review of Identifying and Addressing Youth Cannabis Vaping in the Pediatric Clinical Setting
Abstract Cannabis vaping has emerged as a predominant mode of cannabis use among United States (US) adolescents and young adults…
Enhancing axonal myelination in seniors: A review exploring the potential impact cannabis has on myelination in the aged brain
Abstract Consumption of cannabis is on the rise as public opinion trends toward acceptance and its consequent legalization. Specifically, the…
An Individuality of Response to Cannabinoids: Challenges in Safety and Efficacy of Cannabis Products
Abstract Since legalization, cannabis/marijuana has been gaining considerable attention as a functional ingredient in food. ∆-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD),…
The Use of Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): A Review of the Literature
Abstract Around the world, about 15 to 40% of individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) rely on cannabis and cannabinoids…
Impacts of recreational cannabis legalization on use and harms: A narrative review of sex/gender differences
Abstract Legalization of cannabis use for non-medical (recreational) purposes is changing the global cannabis landscape. As attitudes toward cannabis use…
Enhancing Psychological Interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment with Memory Influencing Drugs
Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic psychiatric disease resulting from the experience or witnessing of traumatic events. Persistent…
Effects of Cannabis Legalization on Road Safety: A Literature Review
Abstract Background: Legalizing medical and recreational cannabis and decriminalizing this substance may have unanticipated effects on traffic safety. The present…