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NDARC webinar series presentation. A dangerous misnomer: 'synthetic cannabis'.

open access: yes, 2021
The term ‘synthetic cannabis’ has been widely used to cover a diverse group of cannabinoid receptor agonists. In this presentation we discuss the characteristics of these drugs, and present the case that the term is a dangerous misnomer that has negative
Banister, Samuel, Darke, Shane
core  

Speckle-tracking strain assessment of left ventricular dysfunction in synthetic cannabinoid and heroin users [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Objective: There is growing evidence regarding the numerous adverse effects of synthetic cannabinoids (SCBs) on the cardiovascular system; however, no studies have shown the cardiovascular effects of opioids using strain echocardiography.
Demirkiran, Aykut   +3 more
core   +1 more source

2273 Synthetic cannabinoid usage among psychiatric inpatients

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Translational Science, 2018
OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Synthetic cannabinoids (SC) are widely available and are associated with acute psychosis. Our recent study indicated that SC using psychiatric inpatients admitted in 2014 had more psychotic symptoms, aggression, and agitation ...
Claire L. Mann   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond abstinence: Redefining success in cannabis use disorder treatment

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Over two decades of pharmacotherapy research has yet to yield a consistently effective medication for cannabis use disorder (CUD), in part because clinical trials have frequently prioritized abstinence as a primary or key endpoint.
Tobias B. Atkin   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Marketing features of derived intoxicating cannabinoid product brands on Instagram: A content analysis

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Use of derived intoxicating cannabinoid products (DICPs) has grown in the United States (US), as have associated poisonings, emergency department visits and psychotic episodes. Brand marketing on social media, a largely underregulated marketing channel, may be contributing to this growth.
Kathryn La Capria   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synthetic Cannabis Overdose and Withdrawal in a Young Adult: A Case Report, Commentary on Regulation, and Review of the Literature

open access: yesCase Reports in Psychiatry, 2016
Introduction. Marijuana has been used for its psychotropic effects including enhanced relaxation and perceptual alterations. However, the use of synthetic marijuana (SM) leads to more frequent and drastic side effects than the typical use of regular ...
John Samaan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A decade of cannabis‐related hospital admissions in Victoria, Australia: A retrospective observational study

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Over the past decade, there has been increased lifetime use of illicit and medical cannabis, underscoring the need to examine public health impacts. This includes reports of increased cannabis‐related psychosis. In this context, this study aimed to determine all cannabis‐related hospital admissions in Victoria, Australia ...
Myfanwy Graham   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

AB-FUBINACA, A SYNTHETIC CANNABINOID IN “FUNKY GREEN STUFF™” [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Objective: The objective of this research was to isolate and identify any potential synthetic cannabinoids disguised in the commercially available claimed-to-be herbal scent, known as “Funky Green Stuff™”.
Bojabarah, Haidar   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Synthetic cannabinoid induced acute respiratory depression: Case series and literature review

open access: yesRespiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2017
Synthetic Cannabinoids are a street drug that is widely attainable and cheap compared to natural cannabis, and has variable potency and unpredictable effects with no commercially available diagnostic test to confirm its presence.
Mark Henry Alon   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identification and quantification of Δ‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol and the synthetic cannabinoid MDMB‐4en‐PINACA in edible products seized by United Kingdom police in 2024

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Cannabis edible products are increasingly being sold on the illicit market around the world. Use of these products, typically labelled as containing Δ‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has been linked to adverse health effects, particularly amongst adolescents.
Matthew Gardner   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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