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Socio-ecological influences of adolescence marijuana use initiation: Qualitative evidence from two illicit marijuana-growing communities in South Africa

South African Journal of Psychiatry, 2020
Background: Adolescence has been identified as a critical risk period for substance use initiation, such as marijuana. Although several factors have been cited for adolescent marijuana use, those that influence initiation, especially in an African ...
Emmanuel Manu, Mbuyiselo Douglas, Martin A. Ayanore   +2 more
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Marijuana and fertility [PDF]

Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2019
Tetrahydrocannabinol, the active ingredient in marijuana, is a lipophilic compound with a prolonged half-life of 20–36 hours.[1][1] Tetrahydrocannabinol activates the cannabinoid receptors, which are part of the endogenous endocannabinoid system.
Sara, Ilnitsky, Stan, Van Uum
openaire   +2 more sources

Pharmacokinetic Investigation of Commercially Available Edible Marijuana Products in Humans: Potential Influence of Body Composition and Influence on Glucose Control

Pharmaceuticals, 2021
The purpose of the study was to describe and compare the pharmacokinetics of five commercial edible marijuana products, determine the influence of body composition on pharmacokinetics, and, in light of epidemiology suggesting marijuana may offer diabetes
Taylor Russell Ewell, Kieran Shay Struebin Abbotts, Natasha N. Bondareva Williams, Hannah Michelle Butterklee, Matthew Charles Bomar, Kole Jerel Harms, Jordan Douglas Rebik, Sarah Margaret Mast, Natalie Akagi, Gregory P. Dooley, Christopher Bell   +10 more
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Carryover effects to addiction-associated stimuli in a group of marijuana and cocaine users [PDF]

, 2010
Addiction has been characterized as an attentional bias towards drug-related cues. In two experiments we investigate the effects of non-words that have been associatively trained to addiction-related images in a group of marijuana and cocaine users ...
Money, Sharon, Sharma, Dinkar
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Perceived Impacts and Predictors of Cannabis Products Used by Patients with Rheumatologic Conditions in Alberta, Canada: A Multivariable Analysis of Cross‐Sectional Survey Data

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to characterize cannabis product choices (cannabinoid content and formulation) among patients with rheumatologic conditions and their associations with patient factors, patient‐reported perceived side effects, and positive impacts.
Susan Zhang, Samuel A.J. Lowe, Frank Sun, Allyson Jones, Tarek Turk, Joanne Olson, Pauline Paul, Shelby Yamamoto, Linda Kolewaski, Elaine Yacyshyn, Cheryl A. Sadowski   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Myrcene‐Based Tailored Co‐Polymers as Active Pharmaceutical Excipients: Bio‐Based Solutions for Mucoadhesive Excipients

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Mucoadhesive amphiphilic block and statistical copolymers were synthesized via Reversible Addition–Fragmentation Chain Transfer polymerization from bio‐sourced myrcene and polyethylene glycol methacrylate. The resulting polymers exhibit narrow molar‐mass distributions, high regioselectivity, well‐defined microstructures, and tend to self‐assemble into ...
David Gintsburg, Selin Görkem Sari, Lana Molnar, Annabelle Knoll, Effrosyni‐Maria Kosti, Anna Seybold, Gozde Deveci, Nico Bruns, Andreas Bernkop‐Schnürch, Gergely Kali   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Commentary on Jones J, Jones KN and Peil J (2018) The impact of the legalization of recreational marijuana on college students. 77: 255–259, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.08.015

Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, 2019
With the broadening legislative changes surrounding legalized recreational marijuana in the United States, tracking the impact of such changes is imperative.
Jacob Jones, K Nicole Jones
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Conductive Additives for Next‐Generation Batteries: Emphasizing the Potential of Bio‐Derived 3D Carbon Architectures at Electrode–Electrolyte Interfaces

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
3D conductive frameworks can maintain continuous electron transport, mechanical stability, and interfacial integrity, helping next‐generation batteries operate more efficiently. This Review examines their relevance to Si anodes, all‐solid‐state batteries, and dry‐processed electrodes, and highlights bio‐derived carbons as sustainable, structurally ...
SeoYoung Ha, Inseo Ko, Jongyoung Choi, Weon Ho Shin, Sung Cik Mun, Jong Ho Won   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

One Minute of Marijuana Secondhand Smoke Exposure Substantially Impairs Vascular Endothelial Function

Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease, 2016
BackgroundDespite public awareness that tobacco secondhand smoke (SHS) is harmful, many people still assume that marijuana SHS is benign. Debates about whether smoke‐free laws should include marijuana are becoming increasingly widespread as marijuana is ...
Xiaoyin Wang, Ronak Derakhshandeh, Jiangtao Liu, Shilpa Narayan, Pooneh Nabavizadeh, Stephenie Le, Olivia M. Danforth, Kranthi Pinnamaneni, Hilda J. Rodriguez, Emmy Luu, Richard E. Sievers, Suzaynn F. Schick, Stanton A. Glantz, Matthew L. Springer   +13 more
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A Longitudinal Study of E-Cigarette, Cigarette, and Marijuana Use Sequence in Youth

Tobacco Use Insights, 2022
Objective There is evidence linking youth use of electronic (e-) cigarettes to subsequent cigarette and marijuana use, raising public health concerns.
Erika Westling, Julie C. Rusby, Ryann Crowley, John M. Light   +3 more
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