Medical cannabis legalization and the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
Abstract Purpose: Amidst the global shift toward cannabis legalization, this study examines medical cannabis (MC) sales as an indicator of…
Research Article
Effect of Marijuana Use on Pain Management and Return to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients: A Matched Control Study
Abstract Background: The increasing prevalence of marijuana usage has prompted research into the potential medical effects. Yet, there is a…
Pre-employment urine drug screening: examining trends in THC-COOH positivity rates post-legalization of recreational cannabis in California – a retrospective review
Abstract Background: This study examines trends in delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH) positivity rates in pre-employment urine drug screenings at a single…
Mechanical, Durability, and Environmental Impact Properties of Natural and Recycled Fiber Geopolymer with Zero Waste Approach: Alternative to Traditional Building Materials
Abstract This study evaluates the physical, mechanical, durability, and environmental properties of geopolymer mortars (GMs) produced using waste tire steel…
Lipids from Oilcakes—High Quality Ingredients for Functional Food Products
Abstract Fatty acids (FAs) are vital for human nutrition and are classified into three categories (saturated, unsaturated, and trans). FAs…
Short-term residual effects of smoked cannabis on simulated driving performance
Abstract Rationale: Between periods of use, chronic cannabis consumers may display residual effects on selective cognitive functions, particularly memory and…
Supplementing HIV-ART with cannabinoids increases serotonin, BHB, and Ahr signaling while reducing secondary bile acids and acylcholines
Abstract Despite effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), people with HIV (PWH) experience persistent inflammation and metabolic dysfunction, increasing their risk for…
Molecular pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease onset in a mouse model: effects of cannabidiol treatment
Abstract Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative condition involving a complex blend of disturbances in synaptic development and…
Environmental risk factors for schizophrenia spectrum disorders around the globe: a mapping review of the literature
Abstract Aims: There is a substantial body of literature on environmental risk associated with schizophrenia. Most research has largely been…
Cannabinoid‐Induced Hyperphagia is Mediated by Increased Meal Frequency and the Orexin‐1 Receptor in Male Rats
Abstract Exogenous cannabinoids have long been known to promote eating. However, the underlying mechanisms have not been completely elucidated, which…