Current state of evidence of cannabis utilization for treatment of autism spectrum disorders Rumi Agarwal, Shanna L. Burke and Marlaina Maddux BMC Psychiatry, 2019, 19, 328 Doi : 10.1186/s12888-019-2259-4 Abstract The core symptoms and co-morbidities associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) affect daily living and quality of life. Existing pharmacological interventions are only able to attenuate some related symptoms but are unable to address the underlying etiologies associated with ASD. Anecdotal evidence, which claims benefit from the use of cannabis to treat symptoms among this population, has been gaining popularity as families seek solutions. This paper analyzed recent peer-reviewed literature to identify the current state of [...]
Lire la suiteA Phase 2, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Investigate Potential Drug-Drug Interactions Between Cannabidiol and Clobazam Kevan E. Van Landingham, MD, PhD1, Julie Crockett, PhD2, Lesley Taylor, PhD2*, and Gilmour Morrison, HND2 The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2020, 0, (0), 1–10 Doi : 10.1002/jcph.1634 Abstract We investigated the effects of cannabidiol (CBD; 21-day maintenance dose) on the pharmacokinetics (PK) of clobazam (CLB) and monitored the safety of CBD (or placebo) plus CLB in 20 patients with uncontrolled epilepsy on stable doses of CLB. Blood samples collected until 24 hours postdose were evaluated by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. PK parameters of CLB and major metabolite N-desmethylclobazam (N-CLB), [...]
Lire la suiteCannabinoid-based Medications for Pain Raymond M. St. Marie, MD; Raphael J. Leo, MA, MD Current Psychiatry, 2021, 20(5), 21-33. Abstract and Introduction Introduction Against the backdrop of an increasing opioid use epidemic and a marked acceleration of prescription opioid–related deaths,[1,2] there has been an impetus to explore the usefulness of alternative and co-analgesic agents to assist patients with chronic pain. Preclinical studies employing animal-based models of human pain syndromes have demonstrated that cannabis and chemicals derived from cannabis extracts may mitigate several pain conditions.[3] Because there are significant comorbidities between psychiatric disorders and chronic pain, psychiatrists are likely to care for patients with chronic pain. As [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis and cannabinoid use in autism spectrum disorder : a systematic review Estácio Amaro da Silva Junior, Wandersonia Moreira Brito Medeiros, Nelson Torro, João Marçal Medeiros de Sousa, Igor Bronzeado Cahino Moura de Almeida, Filipe Barbosa da Costa, Katiúscia Moreira Pontes, Eliane Lima Guerra Nunes, Marine Diniz da Rosa, Katy Lísias Gondim Dias de Albuquerque Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, 2021, 1-10. Doi : 10.47626/2237-6089-2020-0149 Abstract Introduction : Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction, associated with the presence of restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Cannabis has been used to alleviate [...]
Lire la suiteReviewing the Potential of Psychedelics for the Treatment of PTSD Erwin Krediet, Tijmen Bostoen, Joost Breeksema, Annette van Schagen, Torsten Passie, Eric Vermetten International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2020, 23, (6), 385–400 doi : 10.1093/ijnp/pyaa018 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32170326/ Abstract There are few medications with demonstrated efficacy for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Treatment guidelines have unequivocally designated psychotherapy as a first line treatment for PTSD. Yet, even after psychotherapy, PTSD often remains a chronic illness, with high rates of psychiatric and medical comorbidity. Meanwhile, the search for and development of drugs with new mechanisms of action has stalled. Therefore, there is an urgent need to explore not [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis : From Cultivar to Chemovar II—A Metabolomics. Approach to Cannabis Classification Arno Hazekamp, Katerina Tejkalova, and Stelios Papadimitriou Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 2016, Volume 1, (1) Doi : 10.1089/can.2016.0017 Abstract Introduction : There is a large disparity between the ‘‘cultural’’ language used by patients using cannabis for selfmedication and the ‘‘chemical’’ language applied by scientists to get a deeper understanding of cannabis effects in laboratory and clinical studies. The distinction between Sativa and Indica types of cannabis, and the different biological effects associated with them, is a major example of this. Despite the widespread use of cannabis by selfmedicating patients, scientific studies are yet [...]
Lire la suiteFibromyalgie et cannabinoïdes Kalapa Clinic, Barcelone, Espagne By Gesa: 05/11/2020 Fibromyalgie – cela signifie souvent de fortes douleurs, de l’épuisement, des troubles du sommeil et souvent une souffrance psychologique. Les symptômes du syndrome de douleur chronique sont variés et varient d’un patient à l’autre. Beaucoup de personnes touchées ont de grandes difficultés à faire face à leur vie quotidienne et le niveau de souffrance est très élevé. L’utilisation médicale du cannabis peut avoir un effet bénéfique sur la maladie, comme l’ont montré certaines études. Fibromyalgie – qu’est-ce que c’est ? Le syndrome de fibromyalgie (SFM) se caractérise par des douleurs musculaires et du tissu conjonctif, [...]
Lire la suiteLa maladie d’Alzheimer et le cannabis médical Kalapa Clinic, Barcelone, Espagne By Alexandra|24,09, 2020 La maladie d’Alzheimer neurodégénérative est la forme la plus courante de démence, qui survient généralement chez les personnes âgées de plus de 65 ans. Environ 24 millions de personnes dans le monde souffrent de cette maladie, qui porte le nom du médecin Alois Alzheimer. Il a décrit la maladie pour la première fois en 1906. La maladie d’Alzheimer : Que se passe-t-il dans le cerveau? Chez les patients atteints de la maladie d’Alzheimer, les cellules nerveuses du cerveau meurent progressivement, ce qui entraîne un rétrécissement du cerveau pouvant aller jusqu’à 20 [...]
Lire la suiteTroubles anxieux : le CBD peut soulager les symptômes Kalapa Clinic, Barcelone, Espagne By Gesa|30/06/2020 La peur est une réaction naturelle à certaines situations et à certains événements. Elle remplit à la fois une fonction d’avertissement et de protection. Lors d’un trouble anxieux, cependant, elle développe une dynamique propre qui est très stressante pour les personnes concernées. Diverses études et rapports d’expérience indiquent que le cannabinoïde non-psychoactif cannabidiol (CBD) peut soulager leurs symptômes. En Allemagne, le trouble anxieux est la maladie mentale la plus courante, devançant même la dépression. Environ 12 millions de personnes sont touchées, les femmes plus souvent que les hommes (1). Le [...]
Lire la suiteCannabinoids and Reproduction : A Lasting and Intriguing History Giovanna Cacciola, Rosanna Chianese, Teresa Chioccarelli, Vincenza Ciaramella, Silvia Fasano, Riccardo Pierantoni, RosariaMeccariello and Gilda Cobellis Pharmaceuticals, 2010, 3, 3275-3323. doi : 10.3390/ph3103275 Abstract : Starting from an historical overview of lasting Cannabis use over the centuries, we will focus on a description of the cannabinergic system, with a comprehensive analysis of chemical and pharmacological properties of endogenous and synthetic cannabimimetic analogues. The metabolic pathways and the signal transduction mechanisms, activated by cannabinoid receptors stimulation, will also be discussed. In particular, we will point out the action of cannabinoids and endocannabinoids on the different neuronal networks [...]
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