The Use of Synthetic Cannabinoids among Youths and Related Factors
This research was carried out to obtain in-depth knowledge about the sociodemographic characteristics of young people who are using synthetic cannabinoids, the reasons for this use, and what they experience afterwards.
Derya Adıbelli, Selvinaz Saçan
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The bridge between classical and ‘synthetic’/chemical psychoses: towards a clinical, psychopathological and therapeutic perspective [PDF]
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Chiappini, Stephania +5 more
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Emergency Physicians' Knowledge of Cannabinoid Designer Drugs
Introduction: The use of synthetic drugs of abuse in the United States has grown in the last few years, with little information available on how much physicians know about these drugs and how they are treating patients using them.
Patrick M Lank +2 more
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Discovery of orexant and anorexant agents with indazole scaffold endowed with peripheral antiedema activity [PDF]
CB1 receptors and endocannabinoids are integrated components of neuronal networks controlling different organism’s functions, such as appetite and food intake in the hypothalamus.
Dimmito, Marilisa P. +7 more
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Phenotype-Based Screening of Synthetic Cannabinoids in a Dravet Syndrome Zebrafish Model. [PDF]
Dravet syndrome is a catastrophic epilepsy of childhood, characterized by cognitive impairment, severe seizures, and increased risk for sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP).
Anvar, Mana +3 more
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Recent Changes in Drug Abuse Scenario: The Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Phenomenon [PDF]
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Catalani, Valeria +7 more
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Heroin Adulterated with the Novel Synthetic Cannabinoid, 5F-MDMB-PINACA: A Case Series [PDF]
Introduction: Heroin can be adulterated with various substances that may or may not have pharmacological effects. Here we report a case series of 8 patients who presented to the emergency department after overdose with intravenous heroin preparation ...
Arnold, Ryan +5 more
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In recent years, the misuse of synthetic cannabinoids has garnered significant societal attention. To evade regulation, synthetic cannabinoids are often illicitly mixed into e-cigarette liquids to create "heady e-cigarettes".
Ya-jin HE +11 more
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Analysis and clinical findings of cases positive for the novel synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist MDMB-CHMICA [PDF]
Context: MDMB-CHMICA is a synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist which has caused concern due to its presence in cases of adverse reaction and death. Method: 43 cases of suspected synthetic cannabinoid ingestion were identified from patients presenting ...
Lowe, David J. +5 more
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Endocannabinoid System and Exogenous Cannabinoids in Depression and Anxiety: A Review
Background: There is a growing liberalization of cannabis-based preparations for medical and recreational use. In multiple instances, anxiety and depression are cited as either a primary or a secondary reason for the use of cannabinoids. Aim: The purpose
Ahmed Hasbi +2 more
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