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NDARC webinar series presentation. A dangerous misnomer: 'synthetic cannabis'.
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
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Speckle-tracking strain assessment of left ventricular dysfunction in synthetic cannabinoid and heroin users [PDF]
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
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2273 Synthetic cannabinoid usage among psychiatric inpatients
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
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Beyond abstinence: Redefining success in cannabis use disorder treatment
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
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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
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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
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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
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AB-FUBINACA, A SYNTHETIC CANNABINOID IN “FUNKY GREEN STUFF™” [PDF]
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
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Synthetic cannabinoid induced acute respiratory depression: Case series and literature review
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
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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
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