Keyword: marijuana


Association Between Use of Marijuana and Male Reproductive Hormones and Semen Quality

Abstract   A total of 1,215 young Danish men aged 18–28 years were recruited between 2008 and 2012 when they attended a compulsory medical examination to determine their fitness for…

Testing the Amotivational Syndrome: Marijuana Use Longitudinally Predicts Lower Self-Efficacy Even After Controlling for Demographics, Personality, and Alcohol and Cigarette Use

Abstract   The marijuana amotivational syndrome posits that cannabis use fosters apathy through the depletion of motivation-based constructs such as self-efficacy. The current study pursued a two-round design to rule…

The Use of Medicinal Marijuana for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Review of the Current Literature

Abstract   Background: Medicinal marijuana has already been legalized in over 23 states with more considering legalization. Despite the trend toward legalization, to date, there has been no systematic review…

The New Runner’s High? Examining Relationships Between Cannabis Use and Exercise Behavior in States With Legalized Cannabis

Scientific literature examining cannabis use in the context of health behaviors, such as exercise engagement, is extremely sparse and has yielded inconsistent findings. This issue is becoming increasingly relevant as…

Recent cannabis use among Veterans in the United States

Abstract Background: Compared to civilians, little is known about cannabis use among Veterans in the general United States (US) population. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and correlates of…

Phytochemical, proximate composition, amino acid profile and characterization of Marijuana

Abstract   The phytochemical and proximate compositions, amino acid profile and characterization of Cannabis sativa leaves, stem and seeds were conducted to provide baseline information on its potent in feed…

Marijuana Use and Maternal Experiences of Severe Nausea During Pregnancy in Hawai‘i

Abstract Recreational use of marijuana is relatively common in the United States, and medicinal use is gaining popular and legal support. Marijuana has been proposed as a potential treatment for…

The Relationship between Marijuana Use Prior to Sex and Sexual Function in Women

Introduction Scientific research on the effects of marijuana on sexual functioning in women, including libido, arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction, is limited. Aim To evaluate women’s perceptions of the effect of…

Maternal Marijuana Use and Adverse Neonatal Outcomes

OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether marijuana use in pregnancy increases risks for adverse neonatal outcomes and clarify if any increased risk is attributable to marijuana use itself or to confounding factors…

Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Implications for Neonatal and Childhood Outcomes

Marijuana is one of the most widely used substances during pregnancy in the United States. Emerging data on the ability of cannabinoids to cross the placenta and affect the development…