Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: A case report review of treatment
Abstract Introduction: Cannabis is the most common illegal substance used in the world. The psychoactive nature of cannabis is primarily…
Case Report
The successful use of dronabinol for failure to thrive secondary to intestinal dysmotility
Abstract We describe the use of dronabinol in a patient with severe intestinal dysmotility. Dronabinol was an effective treatment for…
Acute fatal posthypoxic leukoencephalopathy following benzodiazepine overdose: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background: Among the rare neurological complications of substances of abuse is the selective cerebral white matter injury (leukoencephalopathy). Of…
Sativex-induced neurobehavioral effects: causal or concausal? A practical advice!
Abstract Nabiximols (Sativex) is an oromucosal spray, containing delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), used as treatment for unresponsive spasticity…
Psychiatric and Medical Management of Marijuana Intoxication in the Emergency Department
Abstract We use a case report to describe the acute psychiatric and medical management of marijuana intoxication in the emergency…
Toxic Lung Injury in a Patient Addicted to “Legal Highs” – Case Study
Abstract Background: Toxic lung injury may manifest itself in many different ways, ranging from respiratory tract irritation and pulmonary edema…
Unilateral Angle-Closure Glaucoma with Ciliochoroidal Effusion after the Consumption of Cannabis: A Case Report
Abstract A 35-year-old male patient, diagnosed with acute angle-closure glaucoma, did not improve despite intensive treatment with antiglaucoma medications. Ultrasound…
Enucleation of Eye Using Finger Following Cannabis Consumption: A Case Report
Abstract Background: Enucleation is a topic discussed in psychiatry which is a self-injury matter. Enucleation is observed as psychotic disorder…
Cannabis Extract Treatment for Terminal Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia with a Philadelphia Chromosome Mutation
Abstract Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the white blood cells and is typically well treated with combination…
Cannabinoid Hyper-emesis Syndrome: An Enigma
Abstract Marijuana is one of the most frequently abused illicit substances in the world especially Australia. Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)…