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Cannabidiol use and effectiveness: real-world evidence from a Canadian medical cannabis clinic
Journal of Cannabis Research, 2021 Background Cannabidiol (CBD) is a primary component in the cannabis plant; however, in recent years, interest in CBD treatments has outpaced scientific research and regulatory advancement resulting in a confusing landscape of misinformation and ...
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The model of care at a leading medical cannabis clinic in Canada
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2021 Medical cannabis access has been legalized in more than 30 countries worldwide and popularity among patients is increasing rapidly. Cannabinoid-based treatments have been shown to be beneficial for several symptoms such as chemotherapy-induced nausea and
Erin Prosk +4 more
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Exploration of Medicine, 2023 Aim: Among treatments for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP), cannabinoid-based medicines (CBMs) have become extremely popular. Evidence remains modest and limited primarily to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for neuropathic pain; nevertheless, the use of
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Frontiers in Public Health, 2021 With the medical use of cannabis permitted in Canada since 2001, patients seek to use this botanical drug to treat a range of medical conditions. However, many healthcare practitioners express the need for further scientific evidence around the use of ...
Shaina P. Cahill +4 more
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Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2021 As more states in the U.S legalize recreational and medicinal cannabis, rates of driving under the influence of this drug are increasing significantly. Aspects of this emerging public health issue potentially pit science against public policy. The authors believe that the legal cart is currently significantly ahead of the scientific horse.
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Journal of Cannabis Research, 2023 Background The aim of the current study was to examine patterns of medical cannabis use in those using it to treat anxiety and to investigate if the anxiolytic effects of cannabis were impacted by gender and/or age. Methods Patient-reported data (n = 184
Meenu Minhas, Stephanie E. Lunn
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Cannabis prices and dynamics of cannabis use [PDF]
Journal of Health Economics, 2005 This paper uses duration models and self-reported cannabis histories from young Australians to study the dynamics of cannabis use. We find that low cannabis prices are associated with early initiation into cannabis use. While the decision to quit does not appear to be directly influenced by price, we find that the younger an individual is when they ...
Jan C. van Ours, Jenny Williams
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Cannabis and schizophrenia [PDF]
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014 Schizophrenia is a mental illness causing disordered beliefs, ideas and sensations. Many people with schizophrenia smoke cannabis, and it is unclear why a large proportion do so and if the effects are harmful or beneficial. It is also unclear what the best method is to allow people with schizophrenia to alter their cannabis intake.To assess the effects
Jonathan A, Pushpa-Rajah +6 more
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Medical cannabis authorization patterns, safety, and associated effects in older adults
Journal of Cannabis Research, 2022 Background Use of medical cannabis is increasing among older adults. However, few investigations have examined cannabis use in this population. Methods We assessed the authorization patterns, safety, and effects of medical cannabis in a sub-analysis of ...
Laura MacNair +8 more
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Cannabis use and support for cannabis legalization [PDF]
Empirical Economics, 2014 We investigate the determinants of the support for cannabis legalization finding a causal effect of personal experience with cannabis use. Current and past cannabis users are more in favor of legalization. We relate this finding to self-interest and inside information about potential dangers of cannabis.
Palali, Ali, van Ours, Jan C
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