Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract The possible medicinal use of cannabinoids for chronic diseases emphasizes the need to understand the long-term effects of these compounds on…
Condition: Brain Function
Cannabis and synaptic reprogramming of the developing brain
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Recent years have been transformational in regard to the perception of the health risks and benefits of cannabis with increased acceptance…
Cannabidiol in medicine: a review of its therapeutic potential in CNS disorders
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is the main non-psychotropic component of the glandular hairs of Cannabis sativa. It displays a plethora of actions including anticonvulsive,…
Therapeutic and Supportive Effects of Cannabinoids in Patients with Brain Tumors (CBD Oil and Cannabis)
Opinion statement The potential medicinal properties of Cannabis continue to garner attention, especially in the brain tumor domain. This attention is centered on quality of life and symptom management; however, it is…
A randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind, crossover trial on the effect of a 20:1 cannabidiol: Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol medical cannabis product on neurocognition, attention, and mood
Abstract As cannabinoid-based medications gain popularity in the treatment of refractory medical conditions, it is crucial to examine the neurocognitive effects of commonly prescribed products to ensure associated safety profiles….
Chronic effects of cannabis use on the human reward system: An fMRI study
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabis is one of the most used drugs of abuse. It affects the brain reward system in animals, and has proven…
Individual and Additive Effects of the CNR1 and FAAH Genes on Brain Response to Marijuana Cues
Abstract As previous work has highlighted the significance of the cannabinoid receptor 1 (CNR1) and fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) genes with respect to cannabis dependence (CD), this study sought to characterize the neural mechanisms that…
Structural MRI Findings in Long-Term Cannabis Users: What Do We Know?
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract In animal studies, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been found to affect brain morphology, particularly within areas rich in cannabinoid receptors (e.g., hippocampus,…
THC and endocannabinoids differentially regulate neuronal activity in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus in the subchronic PCP model of schizophrenia
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabis use has been associated with an increased risk to develop schizophrenia as well as symptom exacerbation in patients. In contrast,…