Self-reported use of cannabidiol as a substitute or adjunct for approved medications
Abstract Objective: To assess the prevalence of CBD use among US adults, identify the health conditions for which CBD is…
Igor Grant
Per Se Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis Statutes and Blood Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Concentrations following Short-Term Cannabis Abstinence
Abstract Background: Several US states have per se laws using 2 or 5 ng/mL of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as cutpoints for…
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…
Cannabis Use Moderates Methamphetamine- and HIV-Related Inflammation: Evidence from Human Plasma Markers
Abstract Background: Methamphetamine use, which is disproportionately prevalent among people with HIV, increases risk for cardio- and neurovascular pathology through…
Blood pressure and hypertension in older adults with a history of regular cannabis use: findings from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
Abstract Background: Observational evidence investigating associations between cannabis use and blood pressure and hypertension is inconsistent. Methods: Cross-sectional data from…
Regular cannabis smoking and carotid artery calcification in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)
Abstract Background: Studies on cannabis use and adverse cardiovascular outcomes have reported conflicting results. Research on its relationship to calcified…
Cannabis and Anxiety: A Critical Review
Abstract Introduction: Cannabis has been reported to have both anxiogenic and anxiolytic effects. Habitual cannabis use has been associated with…
Associations Between Monthly Cannabis Use and Myocardial Infarction in Middle-Aged Adults: NHANES 2009 to 2018
Abstract Mechanistic research suggests using Cannabis sativa L. (cannabis or marijuana) may increase the risk of cardiometabolic disease, but observational…
Evaluation of Field Sobriety Tests for Identifying Drivers Under the Influence of Cannabis
Abstract This randomized clinical trial investigates the accuracy of field sobriety tests administered by law enforcement officers to assess functional…
Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis: Impact of Combining Toxicology Testing with Field Sobriety Tests
Abstract Background: Cannabis is increasingly used both medically and recreationally. With widespread use, there is growing concern about how to…