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Source: Scherma, M., Qvist, J. S., Asok, A., Shao-shan, C. H., Masia, P., Deidda, M., ... & Kandel, E. R. (2020). Cannabinoid exposure in rat adolescence reprograms the initial behavioral, molecular, and epigenetic response to cocaine. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Abstract The...

Source: Bahji A, Stephenson C, Tyo R, Hawken ER, Seitz DP. Prevalence of Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms Among People With Regular or Dependent Use of Cannabinoids: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(4):e202370. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.2370 Key Points Questions What...

Marijuana is the illegal drug most consumed in Peru and gender-specific predictors have not yet been identified in the general population. This information will be relevant for increasing the knowledge of processes involved in marijuana use. This research has the objective of identifying gender...

Source: Hindley, G., Beck, K., Borgan, F., Ginestet, C. E., McCutcheon, R., Kleinloog, D., ... & Howes, O. D. (2020). Psychiatric symptoms caused by cannabis constituents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Psychiatry. Summary Background Approximately 188 million people use cannabis...

Source: Volkow, N. D., & Weiss, S. R. (2020). Importance of a standard unit dose for cannabis research. Addiction. A standardized measure for 9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content in cannabis products is necessary to advance research both on the adverse effects of cannabis (e.g. risks for brain...

Source: Pedersen ER, Firth C, Parker J, Shih RA, Davenport S, Rodriguez A, Dunbar MS, Kraus L, Tucker JS, D'Amico EJ. Locating Medical and Recreational Cannabis Outlets for Research Purposes: Online Methods and Observational Study. J Med Internet Res 2020;22(2):e16853 DOI: 10.2196/16853 ABSTRACT...

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Source: Busquets-Garcia, A., Bains, J. & Marsicano, G. CB1 Receptor Signaling in the Brain: Extracting Specificity from Ubiquity. Neuropsychopharmacol. 43, 4–20 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/npp.2017.206 Abstract Endocannabinoids (eCBs) are amongst the most ubiquitous signaling molecules in the...

Source: Li, G., Chihuri, S. Is marijuana use associated with decreased use of prescription opioids? Toxicological findings from two US national samples of drivers. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 15, 12 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-020-00257-7 Abstract Background State governments in the...

Source: Montgomery, S., Sirju, K., Bear, J. et al. Recurrent priapism in the setting of cannabis use. J Cannabis Res 2, 7 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-020-0015-8 Abstract Priapism (persistent and painful erection of the penis) is a notable urological emergency, with over 90% of those...

Source: Martínez Mota, L., Jiménez Rubio, G., Hernández Hernández, O. T., & Páez Martínez, N. (2018). Influence of the type of childhood violence on cannabis abuse and dependence among adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Adicciones, 1050-1050. http://dx.doi.org/10.20882/adicciones...

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Source: Dahlgren, M. K., Sagar, K. A., Smith, R. T., Lambros, A. M., Kuppe, M. K., & Gruber, S. A. (2020). Recreational cannabis use impairs driving performance in the absence of acute intoxication. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 107771. Highlights •Cannabis users had poorer driving simulator...

Source: Pratt, M., Stevens, A., Thuku, M. et al. Benefits and harms of medical cannabis: a scoping review of systematic reviews. Syst Rev 8, 320 (2019) doi:10.1186/s13643-019-1243-x Abstract Background There has been increased interest in the role of cannabis for treating medical conditions. The...

Source: Shanahan M, Ritter A (2014) Cost Benefit Analysis of Two Policy Options for Cannabis: Status Quo and Legalisation. PLoS ONE 9(4): e95569. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0095569 Abstract Aims To date there has been limited analysis of the economic costs and benefits associated with...

Source: Ghasemiesfe M, Barrow B, Leonard S, Keyhani S, Korenstein D. Association Between Marijuana Use and Risk of Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(11):e1916318. doi: https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.16318 Key Points Question What is the association...

Source: Madras BK, Han B, Compton WM, Jones CM, Lopez EI, McCance-Katz EF. Associations of Parental Marijuana Use With Offspring Marijuana, Tobacco, and Alcohol Use and Opioid Misuse. JAMA Netw Open.2019;2(11):e1916015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.16015 Key Points Question Is...

Source: CMAJ Open 2019. DOI:10.9778/cmajo.20190026 Abstract Background: Rates of cannabis use among patients receiving methadone maintenance therapy are high, and cannabis use may be associated with outcomes of methadone maintenance therapy. We examined the effect of cannabis use on opioid use in...