Genomic Evidence That Governmentally Produced Cannabis sativa Poorly Represents Genetic Variation Available in State Markets
Abstract The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is the sole producer of Cannabis for research purposes in the United…
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Differential dopamine release by psychosis-generating and non-psychosis-generating addictive substances in the nucleus accumbens and dorsomedial striatum
Abstract Schizophrenia is associated with three main categories of symptoms; positive, negative and cognitive. Of these, only the positive symptoms…
Genome-Wide Characterization of the MLO Gene Family in Cannabis sativa Reveals Two Genes as Strong Candidates for Powdery Mildew Susceptibility
Abstract Cannabis sativa is increasingly being grown around the world for medicinal, industrial, and recreational purposes. As in all cultivated…
Novel Solventless Extraction Technique to Preserve Cannabinoid and Terpenoid Profiles of Fresh Cannabis Inflorescence
Abstract Despite its use by humans for thousands of years, the technology of cannabis usage and extraction is still evolving.…
Medical cannabis authorization and the risk of cardiovascular events: a longitudinal cohort study
Abstract Background: Cannabis is increasingly used for therapeutic purpose. However, its safety profile is not well known. This study assessed…
Neuroprotective Effects of Cannabidiol but Not Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Rat Hippocampal Slices Exposed to Oxygen-Glucose Deprivation: Studies with Cannabis Extracts and Selected Cannabinoids
Abstract (1) Background: Over the past 10 years, a number of scientific studies have demonstrated the therapeutic potential of cannabinoid…
Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Effects of Medicinal Cannabis Use in an Observational Trial
Abstract Background: Anxiety and depressive disorders are highly prevalent. Patients are increasingly using medicinal cannabis products to treat these disorders,…
International Multicenter Study on Drug Consumption in Nursing Students
Abstract Background: The prevalence of illicit drug use among young people is high, with many being highly vulnerable to substance…
β-caryophyllene, an FDA-Approved Food Additive, Inhibits Methamphetamine-Taking and Methamphetamine-Seeking Behaviors Possibly via CB2 and Non-CB2 Receptor Mechanisms
Abstract Recent research indicates that brain cannabinoid CB2 receptors are involved in drug reward and addiction. However, it is unclear…
Impact of Three Different Light Spectra on the Yield, Morphology and Growth Trajectory of Three Different Cannabis sativa L. Strains
Abstract Cannabis is one of the oldest cultivated plants, but plant breeding and cultivation are restricted by country specific regulations.…