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Medical Cannabis in Parkinson Disease: Real-Life Patients’ Experience

This originally appeared at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29059132/ Authors Yacov Balash  1 , Lihi Bar-Lev Schleider, Amos D Korczyn, Herzel Shabtai, Judith Knaani, Alina Rosenberg, Yehuda Baruch, Ruth Djaldetti, Nir Giladi, Tanya Gurevich Abstract Background: The use of medical cannabis (MC) is controversial. Support for its benefits is based on small clinical series. Objective: The aim of this study was to report the results of a standardized […]

Cannabis and pregnancy: Maternal child health implications during a period of drug policy liberalization

This originally appeared at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0091743517301755 Abstract Cannabis use is common and increasing among women in the United States. State policies are changing with a movement towards decriminalization and legalization. We explore the implications of cannabis liberalization for maternal and child health. Most women who use cannabis quit or cut back during pregnancy. Although women are […]

Maternal Marijuana Use and Adverse Neonatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

This originally appeared at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27607879/ Shayna N Conner  1 , Victoria Bedell, Kim Lipsey, George A Macones, Alison G Cahill, Methodius G Tuuli PMID: 27607879 DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001649 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 such as tobacco […]

Characteristics of pregnant illicit drug users and associations between cannabis use and perinatal outcome in a population-based study

This originally appeared at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20171023/ Marleen M H J van Gelder  1 , Jennita Reefhuis, Alissa R Caton, Martha M Werler, Charlotte M Druschel, Nel Roeleveld; National Birth Defects Prevention Study PMID: 20171023 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.01.007 Abstract Background: According to the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 4.6% of American women reported use of an illicit drug during pregnancy. Previous […]

Neurodevelopmental outcomes in children after prenatal marijuana exposure

This originally appeared at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37283466/#article-details Oliver G Isik  1 , Ling Guo  1 , Andrew J O Whitehouse  2 , Guohua Li  1   3 , Caleb Ing  1   3 PMID: 37283466 DOI: 10.1111/ppe.12987 Abstract Background: The effect of prenatal marijuana exposure (PME) on child neurodevelopment remains poorly understood. Prior studies have demonstrated inconsistent results. Objectives: This study […]

Marijuana Use Not Associated with Deleterious Effects on Male Sexual Function

This originally appeared at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34171210/ The impact of cannabis use on male sexual function: A 10-year, single-center experience Benjamin Shiff  1 , Udi Blankstein  2 , Jafar Hussaen  2 , Keith Jarvi  3 , Ethan Grober  4 , Kirk Lo  3 , Katherine Lajkosz  5 , Yonah Krakowsky  4 PMID: 34171210 PMCID: PMC8631840 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.7185 Abstract Introduction Despite increasing consumption rates in […]

Reduction of Benzodiazepine Use in Patients Prescribed Medical Cannabis

This originally appeared at https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/can.2018.0020 Authors Chad Purcell Andrew Davis Nico Moolman, and S. Mark Taylor Published Online:23 Sep 2019 https://doi.org/10.1089/can.2018.0020 Abstract Background: Benzodiazepines are a class of medication with sedative properties, commonly used for anxiety and other neurological conditions. These medications are associated with several well-known adverse effects. This observational study aims to investigate the reduction […]

The Safety and Comparative Effectiveness of Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoid Formulations for the Improvement of Sleep

The Safety and Comparative Effectiveness of Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoid Formulations for the Improvement of Sleep: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial Jessica Londeree Saleska, Corey Bryant, Antonija Kolobaric, Christopher R. D’Adamo, Christopher S. Colwell, Derek Loewy Received 24 Feb 2023, Accepted 11 Apr 2023, Published online: 10 May 2023 https://doi.org/10.1080/27697061.2023.2203221 This originally appeared at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/27697061.2023.2203221 Abstract Background […]

Recreational cannabis legalization has had limited effects on a wide range of adult psychiatric and psychosocial outcomes

This originally appeared at https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/recreational-cannabis-legalization-has-had-limited-effects-on-a-wide-range-of-adult-psychiatric-and-psychosocial-outcomes/D4AB5EB78D588473A054877E05D45F16 Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 January 2023 Stephanie M. Zellers[Opens in a new window],J. Megan Ross,Gretchen R. B. Saunders,Jarrod M. Ellingson,Tasha Walvig, Jacob E. Anderson,Robin P. Corley,William Iacono,John K. Hewitt,Christian J. Hopfer,Matt K. McGue and Scott Vrieze Abstract Background The causal impacts of recreational cannabis legalization are not well […]