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Canadian Family Physician Medecin de... Sep 2014
Topics: Cannabis; Humans; Marijuana Smoking
PubMed: 25217663
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Current Opinion in Pediatrics Jun 2022In recent years, an increasing number of states have legalized marijuana, also known as cannabis, for recreational use. As marijuana becomes more accessible, adolescent... (Review)
Review
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
In recent years, an increasing number of states have legalized marijuana, also known as cannabis, for recreational use. As marijuana becomes more accessible, adolescent use and accidental pediatric exposures are likely to become broad public health concerns. Edible marijuana products, which are consumable foods or beverages that contain cannabis extract, are particularly enticing to youth, as they come in appealing forms such as candies, cookies, and drinks. The purpose of this review is to provide pediatricians with an overview of the different types and potential dangers associated with edible marijuana products.
RECENT FINDINGS
Edible marijuana products are often indistinguishable in appearance from normal food items and lack the smell and visible smoke associated with inhaled marijuana. Because they are inconspicuous, palatable, and easily accessible, they are increasingly popular among adolescents. Additionally, the packaging of edible baked goods, candies, and drinks is often purposefully very similar to that of mainstream foods, increasing the risk of accidental ingestion by children. An edible marijuana product must be digested before Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol can enter the bloodstream, so there is a delayed onset of effects when consuming edibles compared with inhaling marijuana. This also predisposes users to accidental overconsumption.
SUMMARY
Greater knowledge of edible marijuana product consumption by pediatric populations will allow pediatricians to more effectively help patients and advise caregivers in cases of overconsumption, dependence, or accidental ingestion. It is important for parents, guardians, and educators to be able to successfully identify edible marijuana products and recognize signs of cannabis use.
Topics: Adolescent; Cannabis; Child; Humans; Marijuana Use; Product Packaging
PubMed: 35634702
DOI: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000001132 -
JAMA Psychiatry Feb 2020
Topics: Cannabis; Humans; Legislation, Drug; Marijuana Smoking; Marijuana Use; Substance-Related Disorders; United States
PubMed: 31721995
DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.3252 -
Advances in Pediatrics Aug 2018
Review
Topics: Brain; Breast Feeding; Cannabinoids; Cannabis; Female; Humans; Internationality; Marijuana Use; Maternal-Fetal Exchange; Medical Marijuana; Pediatricians; Pregnancy; Societies, Medical
PubMed: 30053922
DOI: 10.1016/j.yapd.2018.04.007 -
Neurotherapeutics : the Journal of the... Oct 2015There is extensive research on the safety, toxicology, potency, and therapeutic potential of cannabis. However, uncertainty remains facilitating continued debate on... (Review)
Review
There is extensive research on the safety, toxicology, potency, and therapeutic potential of cannabis. However, uncertainty remains facilitating continued debate on medical and recreational cannabis policies at the state and federal levels. This review will include a brief description of cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system; a summary of the acute and long-term effects of cannabis; and a discussion of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The conclusions about safety and efficacy will then be compared with the current social and political climate to suggest future policy directions and general guidelines.
Topics: Animals; Cannabinoids; Cannabis; Health Policy; Humans; Marijuana Abuse; Toxicology
PubMed: 26269228
DOI: 10.1007/s13311-015-0380-8 -
General Dentistry 2016As the prevalence of marijuana use rises along with its legalization, it has become increasingly important for dentists to understand the potential benefits and risks of... (Review)
Review
As the prevalence of marijuana use rises along with its legalization, it has become increasingly important for dentists to understand the potential benefits and risks of marijuana use. This article reviews potential effects of cannabis on oral and systemic health.
Topics: Cannabis; Dental Care; Dentistry; Humans; Mouth
PubMed: 26742166
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Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 2022Like many mind-altering plants, cannabis has been part of spiritual practices for thousands of years. It has deep roots in Hinduism, Islam, Rastafarianism, and...
Like many mind-altering plants, cannabis has been part of spiritual practices for thousands of years. It has deep roots in Hinduism, Islam, Rastafarianism, and indigenous traditions in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere. Yet almost no attention has been given to how contemporary adults employ it spiritually. A sample of 1087 participants (mean age = 38.9) completed an online survey assessing their use of cannabis and other substances, as well as spiritual and psychological characteristics. Spiritual benefit from cannabis was reported by 66.1% of the sample, and 5.5% reported it had sometimes been a spiritual hindrance. A MANOVA showed that those who reported spiritual benefit differed significantly from those who did not on several outcome variables, and a post hoc descriptive discriminant analysis revealed that expansiveness motivation, non-theistic daily spiritual experience, meditation frequency, and two mindfulness facets contributed most to differentiating the two groups. The majority of the sample (63%) was free of cannabis use disorder. Compared to disordered groups, the non-disordered group was significantly older and scored lower on experiential avoidance, psychological distress, and several motives for use. Results suggest that spiritual motives for cannabis use may be widespread. Implications for future research on spiritual use of cannabis are discussed.
Topics: Adaptation, Psychological; Adult; Cannabis; Humans; Marijuana Abuse; Mindfulness; Motivation; Substance-Related Disorders; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 34225558
DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2021.1941443 -
Journal of Basic and Clinical... May 2016Short overviews are presented on the historical uses of cannabis in the Middle East and on the more recent scientific and medical research on phytocannabinoids and the... (Review)
Review
Short overviews are presented on the historical uses of cannabis in the Middle East and on the more recent scientific and medical research on phytocannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system, with emphasis on research contributions from Israel. These are followed by examples of research projects and clinical trials with cannabinoids and by a short report on the regulation of medical marijuana in Israel, which at present is administered to over 22,000 patients.
Topics: Analgesics; Cannabinoids; Cannabis; Clinical Trials as Topic; Endocannabinoids; Humans; Israel; Plant Preparations
PubMed: 26426888
DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2015-0091 -
Nature Aug 2019
Topics: Animals; Cancer Pain; Cannabidiol; Cannabinoids; Cannabis; Dronabinol; Drug Synergism; Humans; Medical Marijuana; Mice; Reproducibility of Results; Terpenes
PubMed: 31462791
DOI: 10.1038/d41586-019-02528-1 -
Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires Jun 2020Nicotine is the specific psychoactive substance of tobacco while tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the specific component of cannabis. The inhalation technique of cannabis... (Review)
Review
Nicotine is the specific psychoactive substance of tobacco while tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the specific component of cannabis. The inhalation technique of cannabis is different from that of tobacco smoking: the volume of puffs is larger, inhalation is deeper, and pulmonary retention time is longer. Cannabis addiction is difficult to evaluate, both products often being smoked concomitantly. The principle physical side effects of cannabis affect organs and functions in a similar way to tobacco: pulmonary, cardiovascular, endocrine and stomatological. Gastrointestinal complications such as cannabinoid hyperemesis are specific to cannabis. Some psychological effects of THC may be acute (altered time and space perception, sensory disability, decreased vigilance, mood and dissociative disorders, hallucinations and delirium, impaired learning and memory, impaired cognitive and motor performance, panic attacks and anxiety) or chronic (lack of motivation, disorganisation of thoughts, increase in frequency and severity of schizophrenic crises). Cannabis can also be implicated in traffic and workplace accidents. Synthetic cannabinoids have increased psychotropic and somatic effects due to a greater affinity for brain cannabinoid receptors.
Topics: Brain; Cannabinoids; Cannabis; Humans; Marijuana Abuse; Marijuana Smoking; Psychotropic Drugs; Receptors, Cannabinoid; Signal Transduction; Nicotiana; Tobacco Smoking
PubMed: 32381378
DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2020.04.002