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Use of cannabidiol in the treatment of epilepsy


ABSTRACT Introduction. Cannabis sativa has been cultivated for human use for about 5,000 years, and has likewise been used in the treatment of epilepsy for thousands of years. State of…


Use of cannabidiol in anxiety and anxiety-related disorders


Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective Cannabidiol (CBD) has a proposed novel role in the management of anxiety owing to its actions on the endocannabinoid system….


Use of Cannabidiol for the Treatment of Anxiety: A Short Synthesis of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Evidence


Abstract Anxiety disorders have the highest lifetime prevalence of any mental illness worldwide, leading to high societal costs and economic burden. Current pharmacotherapies for anxiety disorders are associated with adverse…


Use of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil in the treatment of PTSD: Study design and rationale for a placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial


Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background The burden of illness for PTSD is staggering and confers significant interference in work, social functioning, as well as increased risk for…


Use of a water-soluble form of cannabinol for the treatment of sleeplessness


Abstract   Introduction: Sleeplessness, i.e., getting <7hours sleep/night (L7H), causes significant health and financial problems for individuals and industry. Sleeplessness is classified into 4 categories: difficulty initiating sleep (DIS), difficulty…


Use of a Synthetic Cannabinoid in a Correctional Population for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Related Insomnia and Nightmares, Chronic Pain, Harm Reduction, and Other Indications


Abstract: Nabilone is a synthetic cannabinoid that has shown promise for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Yrelated insomnia and nightmares as well as efficacy in the management of chronic…


Use and Perceptions of Cannabidiol Products in Canada and in the United States


Abstract Objectives: This study aimed to characterize use and perceptions of cannabidiol (CBD) products. Materials and Methods: Participants aged 16–65 years in Canada (n=15,042) and the United States (n=30,288) completed measures on…


Use and caregiver-reported efficacy of medical cannabis in children and adolescents in Switzerland


Abstract Evidence on the use and efficacy of medical cannabis for children is limited. We examined clinical and epidemiological characteristics of medical cannabis treatment and caregiver-reported effects in children and…


US Veterinarians’ Knowledge, Experience, and Perception Regarding the Use of Cannabidiol for Canine Medical Conditions


Due to the myriad of laws concerning cannabis, there is little empirical research regarding the veterinary use of cannabidiol (CBD). This study used the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) to gauge…


US Adult Illicit Cannabis Use, Cannabis Use Disorder, and Medical Marijuana Laws: 1991-1992 to 2012-2013


Link to Read Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5539836/?report=reader Abstract Importance: Over the last 25 years, illicit cannabis use and cannabis use disorders have increased among US adults, and 28 states have passed medical marijuana laws…