Gone to Pot – A Review of the Association between Cannabis and Psychosis
Abstract Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide, with ~5 million daily users worldwide. Emerging evidence supports a…
adolescent cannabis use
A positive association between anxiety disorders and cannabis use or cannabis use disorders in the general population- a meta-analysis of 31 studies
Abstract Background: The aim of the current study was to investigate the association between anxiety and cannabis use/cannabis use disorders…
Medical marijuana: A panacea or scourge
Abstract Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) has been used for recreational and medical purposes since ages. Marijuana smoking is an evil, which…
Cannabis and psychosis: Neurobiology
Abstract Cannabis is a known risk factor for schizophrenia, although the exact neurobiological process through which the effects on psychosis…
The Relation of Self-Esteem and Illegal Drug Usage in High School Students
Abstract Background: Adolescence is the period of stress and strain. Researchers have shown that adolescents without strong social supports would…
Does Cannabidiol Protect Against Adverse Psychological Effects of THC?
Abstract The recreational use of cannabis can have persistent adverse effects on mental health. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive…
Cannabis Use during Adolescent Development: Susceptibility to Psychiatric Illness
Abstract Cannabis use is increasingly pervasive among adolescents today, even more common than cigarette smoking. The evolving policy surrounding the…
Marijuana: Current Concepts†
Abstract Marijuana (cannabis) remains a controversial drug in the twenty-first century. This paper considers current research on use of Cannabis…
Modulation of the Endocannabinoid System: Vulnerability Factor and New Treatment Target for Stimulant Addiction
Abstract Cannabis is one of the most widely used illicit substance among users of stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines.…
What does a mouse tell us about neuregulin 1—cannabis interactions?
Abstract The link between cannabis and psychosis has been debated although there is substantial epidemiological evidence showing that cannabis increases…