Alcohol substitution during one month of cannabis abstinence among non-treatment seeking youth
This article originally appeared at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33309538/ Authors: Randi Melissa Schuster 1 , Kevin Potter 2 , Erin Lamberth 2 , Natali Rychik 2 , Maya Hareli 3 , Sophia Allen 2 , Hannah C Broos 4 , Audrey Mustoe 2 , Jodi M Gilman 5 , Gladys Pachas 2 , A Eden Evins 5 Abstract Objective. Cannabis and alcohol use are correlated behaviors among youth. […]
Can Cannabis be Considered a Substitute Medication for Alcohol?
This article originally appeared at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24402247/ Author: Meenakshi Sabina Subbaraman* Alcohol Research Group, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA *Corresponding author: Alcohol Research Group, 6475 Christie Ave, Suite 400, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA. Tel.: +1-510-597-3440; Fax: +1-510-985-6459; E-mail: [email protected](Received 3 July 2013; first review notified 12 August 2012; in revised form 3 December 2013; accepted 6 December […]
Cannabis as a substitute for alcohol and other drugs
This article originally appeared at https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1477-7517-6-35 Author Amanda Reiman1 Harm Reduction Journal volume 6, Article number: 35 (2009) Abstract Background Substitution can be operationalized as the conscious choice to use one drug (legal or illicit) instead of, or in conjunction with, another due to issues such as: perceived safety; level of addiction potential; effectiveness in relieving symptoms; access […]
Cannabis and Public Health: A Study Assessing Regular Cannabis Users Through Health Indicators
This article originally appeared at https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/can.2022.0231 Abstract Background and Objective: An increasing number of countries are deciding to regulate the medicinal and/or recreational use of cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.). However, there is a lack of information on the impact of regular consumption of this substance on public health. In this study, for the first time, […]
Meet the “California sober” set
This article originally appeared at https://www.salon.com/2023/01/15/what-does-it-mean-to-be-california-sober/ This month, as many folks attempt to ditch alcohol for “Dry January,” some are picking up cannabis as a replacement. In some circles, skipping booze for weed is a lifestyle colloquially known as going “California sober,” a reflection of the lax attitudes around pot that abound in the Golden […]
Cognitive improvement following full-spectrum, high-cannabidiol treatment for anxiety
This article originally appeared at https://www.nature.com/articles/s43856-022-00202-8.epdf?sharing_token=SRm7cZn_w2Nek3b_ZAj-i9RgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0O1XXfjG2FzIlbbIYsF_ifjMu3OZ6uaWXAhcnDcKI0mLj_TdMOcTh76iHLqwXuySFzTIPfMaKNgkdrFQhxCsflmSg5iDB1C7__ByKoqrf_zDHJpXvEopmNmeUov2bk3M04%3D Clinical and cognitive improvement following full-spectrum, high-cannabidiol treatment for anxiety: open-label data from a two-stage, phase 2 clinical trial Authors: Mary Kathryn Dahlgren 1,2,3, Ashley M. Lambros1,2, Rosemary T. Smith1,2, Kelly A. Sagar1,2,3, Celine El-Abboud1,2 & Staci A. Gruber 1,2, Plain language summaryCannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found within […]
Medical cannabis in the treatment of treatment-resistant, chronic cluster headache. A retrospective report
This article originally appeared at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274891934_EHMTI-0136_Medical_cannabis_in_the_treatment_of_treatment-resistant_chronic_cluster_headache_A_retrospective_report A Mosek*, M Dano, Y Fainmesser, Z HybloomFrom 4th European Headache and Migraine Trust International Congress: EHMTIC 2014Copenhagen, Denmark. 18-21 September 2014 Background Treatment-resistant chronic cluster headache is a debilitating disease. Since 2011 we were able to offer cannabis and we hereby report our experience using cannabis in this […]
Assessing the Tolerability of Two Different Ratios of Medicinal Cannabis in Patients With High Grade Gliomas
This originally appeared at https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2021.649555/full Authors: Janet Schloss1,2,3*, Judith Lacey4,5,6, Justin Sinclair4, Amie Steel3, Michael Sughrue7, David Sibbritt3 and Charles Teo7 Background: Cannabis for cancer is very topical and, given the use of illicit cannabis preparations used in this vulnerable population, research investigating standardised, quality-assured medicinal cannabis is critical to inform clinicians and assist patient […]
Cannabidiol and periodontal inflammatory disease: A critical assessment of Cannabis for dental pain
This article originally appeared at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35332345/ Authors: Petr Jirasek 1 , Alexandr Jusku 1 , Vilim Simanek 2 , Jana Frankova 2 , Jan Storch 3 , Jan Vacek 2 PMID: 35332345 DOI: 10.5507/bp.2022.012 Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychotropic cannabinoid produced by the genus Cannabis, is a phytoceutical that activates the endocannabinoid system (ECS) through binding to CB1 and CB2 receptors. […]
Can Medical Cannabis or CBD help with Perimenopause-and Menopausal related issues?
This article originally appeared at https://www.truenorthlabs.ch/news/can-medical-cannabis-or-cbd-help-with-perimenopause-and-menopausal-related-issues According to the British Menopause Society, 75% of women are affected by menopausal symptoms – an estimated 1.1 billion worldwide. Until recently, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the go-to treatment for menopause, however studies in recent years have shown a steep decline in its use (46% in the USA, […]
