Keyword: Mental disorders


The highs and the lows: Recreational marijuana laws and mental health treatment

Abstract   Recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) continue to grow in popularity, but the effects on mental health treatment are unclear. This paper uses an event-study within a difference-in-differences framework to…

The therapeutic role of Cannabidiol in mental health: a systematic review

Abstract Background: The therapeutic application of cannabidiol (CBD) is gaining interest due to expanding evidence for its use. Objective: To summarize the clinical outcomes, study designs and limitations for the…

Chemistry, Metabolism, and Toxicology of Cannabis: Clinical Implications

Cannabis is one of the most widely abused substances throughout the world. The primary psychoactive constituent of cannabis, delta 9- tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9_THC), produces a myriad of pharmacological effects in animals…