Abstract Objective: To determine whether cannabis use in adolescence predisposes to higher rates of depression and anxiety in young adulthood. Design: Seven wave cohort study over six years. Setting: 44 schools in the…
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Medicinal Cannabis: In Vitro Validation of Vaporizers for the Smoke-Free Inhalation of Cannabis
Abstract Inhalation by vaporization is a promising application mode for cannabis in medicine. An in vitro validation of 5 commercial vaporizers was performed with THC-type and CBD-type cannabis. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry was…
A survey of the attitudes, beliefs and knowledge about medical cannabis among primary care providers
Abstract Background Healthcare providers play a critical role in facilitating patient access to medical cannabis. However, previous surveys suggest only a minority of providers believe that medical cannabis confers benefits…
Epidemiological characteristics, safety and efficacy of medical cannabis in the elderly
Abstract Introduction There is a substantial growth in the use of medical cannabis in recent years and with the aging of the population, medical cannabis is increasingly used by the elderly. We aimed to…
Medical Cannabis for Older Patients
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Interest in the medicinal use of cannabis and cannabinoids is mounting worldwide. Fueled by enthusiastic media coverage, patients perceive cannabinoids as…
The Medicinal Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids—An International Cross-Sectional Survey on Administration Forms
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabinoids, including tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol, are the most important active constituents of the cannabis plant. Over recent years, cannabinoid-based medicines (CBMs)…
Cannabis and Its Secondary Metabolites: Their Use as Therapeutic Drugs, Toxicological Aspects, and Analytical Determination
Abstract Although the medicinal properties of Cannabis species have been known for centuries, the interest on its main active secondary metabolites as therapeutic alternatives for several pathologies has grown in recent years….
Medicinal versus recreational cannabis use among returning veterans.
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Although increasing rates of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder (CUD) are well documented among veterans, little is known about their…
A Cross-Sectional Survey of Medical Cannabis Users: Patterns of Use and Perceived Efficacy
Abstract Background: The political climate around Cannabis as a medicine is rapidly changing. Legislators are adopting policies regarding appropriate medical applications, while the paucity of research may make policy decisions around…
Medicinal Cannabis: A Survey Among Health Care Providers in Washington State
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction: Washington State allows marijuana use for medical (since 1998) and recreational (since 2012) purposes. The benefits of medicinal cannabis (MC)…