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Marijuana: Current Concepts† [PDF]

, 2013
Marijuana (cannabis) remains a controversial drug in the twenty-first century. This paper considers current research on use of Cannabis sativa and its constituents such as the cannabinoids.
Donald E. Greydanus, Elizabeth K. Hawver, Joav Merrick, Megan M. Greydanus   +3 more
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Chemical Straightening as a Source of Analytical Variability in Hair Testing: A Dual‐Analyte Case Report

Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hair analysis is increasingly used in forensic toxicology; however, result interpretation may be influenced by cosmetic hair treatments. Although the effects of bleaching, dyeing, and thermal straightening have already been evaluated, data on permanent chemical hair straightening are scarce, particularly under in vivo conditions.
Miriam Blanco‐Ces, Ana de‐Castro‐Ríos, María Cobo‐Golpe, Ángela López‐Rabuñal, Angelines Cruz, Elena Lendoiro   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cannabis Medicinal

, 2020
Este artículo presenta una pequeña revisión de la evidencia disponible acerca de las principales enfermedades para las que se propone el uso médico del cannabis.
Quiñones Laveriano, Dante M., Catacora Villasante, Manuel   +1 more
openaire   +1 more source

Influence of Different Washing Hair Procedures in the Quantitative Determination of THC and THCCOOH

Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.
Different hair decontamination protocols significantly affect THC quantification, with marked analyte loss—particularly after aqueous‐organic washing—whereas THCCOOH remains stable. These findings highlight the risk of misinterpretation and the need for standardized washing procedures in hair analysis.
Valentina Martini, Alessandro Raffagli, Cristiana Stramesi, Claudia Vignali, Stefania Ortu, Paolo Franceschini, Ilaria Baudone, Paolo Bucchioni, Luca Morini   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing Gel Systems with Natural Extracts: Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Applications, and Sustainable Innovations

Gels
The integration of natural extracts into gel systems has emerged as a transformative approach to enhance functional properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and therapeutic effects.
Arthitaya Kawee-ai
doaj   +1 more source

Ethnobotanical survey of pesticidal plants used in South Uganda : case study of Masaka district [PDF]

, 2011
Use of synthetic pesticides in developing countries is not only limited by their being expensive but also the small (uneconomic) fields whose limited production costs cannot offset costs of agricultural implements like agro-chemicals. Subsistence farmers,
Charles, Kudamba, Gerard, Kamoga, Mwine, Tedson Julius, Van Damme, Patrick   +3 more
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Recreational Drug Use at a Music Festival: A Dual Approach Using Hair Biomarkers Analysis and Participant Self‐Reported Drug Use

Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.
Combined self‐report and hair analysis in festival attendees (n = 249) revealed substantial discrepancies in drug use reporting, particularly for stimulants and dissociatives. This integrated approach enhances detection of poly‐drug use and provides a more reliable basis for monitoring and harm‐reduction strategies.
A. Y. Simão, T. Rosado, M. Barroso, M. Andraus, E. Gallardo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patterns of cannabis use, perception of harm, and perceived impact of legislative change in an online sample of young adults from Lebanon: insight on recreational users versus dual motive users

Harm Reduction Journal
Background Lebanon remains as one of the major sources of cannabis worldwide. In 2020, its government passed a legislation enabling the cultivation of local medicinal cannabis.
Lilian Ghandour, Andre Slim, Nada Abbas, Joseph El-Khoury   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Medicinal cannabis: knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of Colombian psychiatrists

Journal of Cannabis Research, 2021
Background The use of cannabinoids in mental health has gained strength in recent years due to emerging scientific evidence and the lifting of prohibitionist laws that prevailed for years in many countries, including Colombia.
Juan Manuel Orjuela-Rojas, Xiomara García Orjuela, Sabina Ocampo Serna   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cannabidiol in Anorexia Nervosa: A Double‐Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Pilot Study to Test Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Symptom Change

International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder marked by an intense fear of gaining weight and persistent body dissatisfaction, both during periods of underweight and after weight restoration. The endocannabinoid system may offer therapeutic benefits, particularly in reducing anxiety.
Neha Sahota, David J. Grelotti, Tyler Nguyen, Walter H. Kaye, Skylar Swindle, Raymond Suhandynata, Spencer Seely, Megan E. Shott, Guido K. W. Frank   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source