Medical cannibus as an alternative for opioids for chronic pain: A case report
Abstract Opioid medication–related deaths have increased to epidemic proportions in the last decade. This report describes a case of 43-year-old…
cannabis (marijuana)
Recreational Cannabis Legalization in the US and Maternal Use during the Preconception, Prenatal, and Postpartum Periods
Abstract In the United States (US), recreational cannabis use is on the rise. Since 2011, 11 states and the District…
Daily Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Postpartum in a State With Legalized Recreational Cannabis
Abstract Objective: To identify perceptions of risks and benefits of cannabis use during pregnancy and postpartum from the patient perspective.…
Effects of frequent marijuana use on risky decision-making in young adult college students
Abstract Frequent marijuana users (MJ+) and controls completed the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT). MJ+ made significantly less advantageous decisions on…
Medicinal cannabis for psychiatric disorders: a clinically-focused systematic review
Abstract Background: Medicinal cannabis has received increased research attention over recent years due to loosening global regulatory changes. Medicinal cannabis…
Recreational cannabis use impairs driving performance in the absence of acute intoxication
Abstract Background: Across the nation, growing numbers of individuals are exploring the use of cannabis for medical or recreational purposes,…
Development of a Cannabis Assessment Tool (CAT-1) to measure current and lifetime marijuana use among older Veterans
Abstract Objective: To develop a tool to assess current (past 30 days) and lifetime marijuana use in older Veterans. Setting:…
The nephrologist’s guide to cannabis and cannabinoids
Abstract Purpose of review: Cannabis (marijuana, weed, pot, ganja, Mary Jane) is the most commonly used federally illicit drug in…
Indications and administration practices amongst medical cannabis healthcare providers: a cross-sectional survey
Abstract Background: The medical use of cannabis has been legislatively restricted for decades in the US and abroad. In recent…
Benefits and harms of medical cannabis: a scoping review of systematic reviews
Abstract Background: There has been increased interest in the role of cannabis for treating medical conditions. The availability of different…