Abstract Recent policy changes have led to significant increases in the use of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes. Although men are more likely to endorse past month cannabis…
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Systematic review of systematic reviews for medical cannabinoids
Abstract Objective To determine the effects of medical cannabinoids on pain, spasticity, and nausea and vomiting, and to identify adverse events. Data sources MEDLINE, the Cochrane Database, and the references of included…
Medical Marijuana Review of the Science and Implications for Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Practice
Abstract Marijuana policy is rapidly evolving in the United States and elsewhere, with cannabis sales fully legalized and regulated in some jurisdictions and use of the drug for medicinal purposes…
Evidence for the Risks and Consequences of Adolescent Cannabis Exposure
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective This review of the scientific literature examines the potential adult sequelae of exposure to cannabis and related synthetic cannabinoids in adolescence. We examine the…
Medical Cannabinoids in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review
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…
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…