Protocol optimization and reducing dropout in online research
Abstract Online research has advantages over in-person research; it’s cost-efficient, scalable, and may increase diversity. Researchers collecting data online can…
Cannabis use
A brain imaging study of dopamine receptor D2 availability in cannabis dependent users after recovery from cannabis-induced psychosis
Abstract There is increased risk of psychosis associated with cannabis use disorder and the interaction of THC with dopamine neurotransmission…
Elevated UV photon fluxes minimally affected cannabinoid concentration in a high-CBD cultivar
Abstract Ultraviolet photons (UV) can damage critical biochemical processes. Plants synthesize photo-protective pigments that absorb UV to minimize damage. Cannabinoids…
Moon Rock Cannabis-Induced Psychosis and New-Onset Seizures in a 20-Year-Old Male
Abstract “Moon rock” cannabis is a type of new and highly potent preparation of cannabis, which is made of a…
Combining noninvasive brain stimulation with behavioral pharmacology methods to study mechanisms of substance use disorder
Abstract Psychotropic drugs and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are effective for treating certain psychiatric conditions. Drugs and TMS have also…
From Euphoria to Emergency: Exploring the Role of K2/Spice in Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage
Abstract Marijuana or cannabis has been one of the most widely used recreational drugs, in the United States. However, a…
Social Determinants of Health Associated with How Cannabis is Obtained and Used in Patients with Cancer Receiving Care at a Cancer Treatment Center in Pennsylvania
Abstract Despite increased rates of cannabis use among patients with cancer, there are gaps in our understanding of barriers to…
A case report of CBD and THC as analgesic therapy in a cat with chronic osteoarthritic pain
Abstract A 10‐year‐old mixed breed male cat presented with clinical signs related to chronic orthopaedic pain. Upon physical examination, pain…
Measuring white matter microstructure in 1,457 cannabis users and 1,441 controls: A systematic review of diffusion-weighted MRI studies
Abstract Introduction: Cannabis is the most widely used regulated substance by youth and adults. Cannabis use has been associated with…
Cannabidiol’s neuroprotective properties and potential treatment of traumatic brain injuries
Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) has numerous pharmacological targets that initiate anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and antiepileptic properties. These neuroprotective benefits have generated interest…