Abstract Introduction Perceptions of cannabis as a potential medical treatment for mood and anxiety disorders have been increasing in the context of legalizations, availability, and medical cannabis programs, though current evidence…
Condition: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Selective alterations of endocannabinoid system genes expression in obsessive compulsive disorder
Abstract Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is listed as one of the top 10 most disabling neuropsychiatric conditions in the world. The neurobiology of OCD has not been completely understood and…
Cannabis use and related clinical variables in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Abstract ObjectiveLimited studies have investigated cannabis use in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), despite its widespread use by patients with psychiatric illnesses. The aim of this study was to assess…
Patterns of cannabis use among individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder: Results from an internet survey
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background Americans increasingly use cannabis, including those with psychiatric disorders. Yet little is known about cannabis use among individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder…
Possible actions of cannabidiol in obsessive-compulsive disorder by targeting the WNT/β-catenin pathway
Please use this link to access publication Abstract Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent and distinctive obsessions and/or compulsions. The etiologies remain unclear. Recent findings have…
Acute effects of cannabinoids on symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder: A human laboratory study
Abstract Background: Preclinical data implicate the endocannabinoid system in the pathology underlying obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), while survey data have linked OCD symptoms to increased cannabis use. Cannabis products are increasingly marketed…