Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background: This article examines the subjective impact of medical cannabis on the use of both licit and illicit substances via self-report from…
Keyword: Cannabis
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…
Substituting cannabis for prescription drugs, alcohol and other substances among medical cannabis patients: The impact of contextual factors
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction and Aims Recent years have witnessed increased attention to how cannabis use impacts the use of other psychoactive substances. The…
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…
Substitution of medical cannabis for pharmaceutical agents for pain, anxiety, and sleep
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract A prior epidemiological study identified a reduction in opioid overdose deaths in US states that legalized medical cannabis (MC). One theory…
A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Medical Cannabis for Psychiatric, Movement and Neurodegenerative Disorders
Abstract The discovery of endocannabinoid’s role within the central nervous system and its potential therapeutic benefits have brought forth rising interest in the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The…
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….