Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract CONTEXT: Legalization of medical marijuana in many states has led to a widening gap between the accessibility and the evidence for…
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Adverse effects of medical cannabinoids: a systematic review
Abstract Background: The therapeutic use of cannabis and cannabis-based medicines raises safety concerns for patients, clinicians, policy-makers, insurers, researchers and regulators. Although the efficacy of cannabinoids is being increasingly demonstrated in…
The medicinal use of cannabis in the UK: results of a nationwide survey
Please use this link to access this publication. Summary The use of cannabis for medical purposes is a controversial but an important topic of public and scientific interest. We report…
What has research over the past two decades revealed about the adverse health effects of recreational cannabis use?
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Aims To examine changes in the evidence on the adverse health effects of cannabis since 1993. Methods A comparison of the…
Public health monitoring of cannabis use in Europe: prevalence of use, cannabis potency, and treatment rates
ABSTRACT Background Cannabis is one of the most widely used substances worldwide. Heavy use is associated with an increased risk of cannabis use disorders, psychotic disorders, acute cognitive impairment, traffic…
Recommendations From Cannabis Dispensaries About First-Trimester Cannabis Use
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To characterize recommendations given to pregnant women by Colorado cannabis dispensaries regarding use of cannabis products for nausea during the…
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Cannabis Use Following Legalization in US States With Medical Cannabis Laws
Key Points Question Is the legalization of recreational cannabis in the US associated with changes in cannabis use outcomes and cannabis use disorder across racial and ethnic groups? Findings In this cross-sectional…
The impact of cannabis and cannabinoids for medical conditions on health-related quality of life: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction The use of cannabis or cannabinoids to treat medical conditions and/or alleviate symptoms is increasingly common. However, the impact of this use…
Perceptions of cannabis as a stigmatized medicine: a qualitative descriptive study
Abstract Background Despite its increasing prevalence and acceptance among the general public, cannabis use continues to be viewed as an aberrant activity in many contexts. However, little is known about…
Sex Differences in Cannabis Use and Effects: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Cannabis Users
Abstract Introduction: Despite known sex differences in the endocannabinoid system of animals, little attention has been paid to sex differences in human’s cannabis use patterns and effects. The purpose of the…