Cannabis 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 suiteIACM-Bulletin du 28 Juin 2021 Science/Homme: Selon une enquête, la consommation du cannabis est associée à une meilleure qualité de vie chez les patients souffrant de douleurs. Science/Homme: Le cannabis améliore la qualité de vie des patients atteints d’un cancer du cerveau, selon une étude clinique. Science/Homme: De faibles doses de THC peuvent améliorer les effets analgésiques des opioïdes selon une étude expérimentale sur la douleur. Science/Homme: Une découverte archéologique de graines de cannabis dans un cimetière suggère l'utilisation médicale du cannabis en Chine il y a 2000 ans. Science/Homme: Un extrait de cannabis a [...]
Lire la suiteIACM-Bulletin du 15 Juin 2021 Science/Homme: Le cannabis peut être efficace pour réduire les symptômes comportementaux associés à la démence. Science/Homme: Plus de deux tiers des médecins aux États-Unis estiment que le cannabis a une valeur médicale. Science: Mise à jour des connaissances sur les composés du cannabis, dont 125 cannabinoïdes. Science/Homme: La consommation de cannabis n'influerait pas gravement l'évolution de la schizophrénie, mais pourrait augmenter le risque de rechute. En bref Un coup d'œil sur le passé Science/Homme: Le cannabis peut être efficace pour réduire les symptômes comportementaux associés à la [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis thérapeutique : une certitude et de nombreuses interrogations Yann BISIOU, maître de conférences en droit privé et sciences criminelles, CORHIS, EA 7400, université Paul-Valéry, Montpellier in "Politique de Santé, Santé Publique, Economie de la Santé", G. Delande, Ph Amiel, R. Bourret, J. Bachri, Chap. 10, Revue Droit et Santé, Janvier 2020, 93, 3-10. C’est maintenant une certitude, la France va expérimenter le cannabis thérapeutique à partir de 2020. Dans le cadre du projet de loi de financement de la Sécurité sociale, l’Assemblée nationale a en effet voté à l’unanimité un amendement pour autoriser cette expérimentation. Même si le Sénat a rejeté dans sa totalité le [...]
Lire la suiteCase in Context : Tourette Syndrome Kirsten MÜLLER-VAHL Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 2021, 1-4. doi : 10.1089/can.2021.0005 Dr. Kirsten Müller-Vahl: Mr. Miller,* thank you very much for taking part in this interview. I would like to ask you to first explain how Tourette syndrome has impacted your life and what restrictions you experienced. Miller: The first tics appeared approximately when I was 5 years old. Especially during my childhood, I had more intense vocal tics consisting of different sounds and noises. Later on, I suffered mainly from motor tics such as shaking my head or poking my tongue out. People did not understand why I [...]
Lire la suiteExpérimentation clinico-pharmacologique de la prescription de CBD en clinique addictologique Projet CBD Thérapeutique, CSAPA / USSAP Carcassonne, GRECC. Dr Christian SUEUR, avril 2021. 93 pages Aujourd’hui, il n’est plus tabou au plan international de penser et d’appliquer des prescriptions de cannabinoïdes en clinique psychiatrique et addictologique.[1] En France, lors de la première séance du C.S.S.T. « Évaluation de la pertinence et de la faisabilité de la mise à disposition du cannabis en France », le 12 décembre 2018, c’est « le membre psychiatre » du C.S.S.T., le docteur George Brousse lui-même, qui souhaitait d’emblée « que soit mentionnée l’utilisation potentielle du CBD dans les troubles psychiatriques et de l’addiction, tout [...]
Lire la suiteClinical Evidence of Magistral Preparations Based on Medicinal Cannabis Sara Arias, Marta Leon, Diego Jaimes and Rosa-Helena Bustos Pharmaceuticals, 2021, 14, 78, 1-13. Doi :10.3390/ph14020078 Abstract : Cannabis has been widely used as a medicinal plant for millennia; however, studies related to its main components were first conducted in 1960. Subsequently, laboratories have produced new components and structures related to its active biological properties. Countries that have approved the medicinal use of cannabis impose regulations that govern its clinical and scientific use. One means of administering medicinal cannabis is via a magistral preparation that must have a medical prescription and be prepared in an establishment [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis-Based Oral Formulations for Medical Purposes : Preparation, Quality and Stability Francesca Baratta, Marco Simiele, Irene Pignata, Lorenzo Ravetto Enri, Antonio D’Avolio, Riccardo Torta, Anna De Luca, Massimo Collino and Paola Brusa Pharmaceuticals, 2021, 14, 171, 1-13. Doi : 10.3390/ph14020171 Abstract : Current legislation in Italy provides that medical Cannabis may be administered orally or by inhalation. One of the fundamental criteria for the administration of oral formulations is that they deliver a known consistent quantity of the active ingredients to ensure uniform therapies leading to the optimisation of the risks/benefits. In 2018, our group developed an improved Cannabis oil extraction technique. The objective of [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis sativa L. as a Natural Drug Meeting the Criteria of a Multitarget Approach to Treatment Anna Stasiłowicz, Anna Tomala, Irma Podolak and Judyta Cielecka-Piontek International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021, 22, 778. Doi : 10.3390/ijms22020778 Abstract : Cannabis sativa L. turned out to be a valuable source of chemical compounds of various structures, showing pharmacological activity. The most important groups of compounds include phytocannabinoids and terpenes. The pharmacological activity of Cannabis (in epilepsy, sclerosis multiplex (SM), vomiting and nausea, pain, appetite loss, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), Parkinson’s disease, Tourette’s syndrome, schizophrenia, glaucoma, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)), which has been proven so far, results [...]
Lire la suiteCannabinoids Promising for Improving Appetite, Behavior in Dementia Pauline Anderson Medscape Medical News © March 19, 2021 For patients with dementia, cannabinoids may be a promising intervention for treating neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) and the refusing of food, new research suggests. Results of a systematic literature review showed that cannabinoids were associated with reduced agitation, longer sleep, and lower NPS. They were also linked to increased meal consumption and weight gain. Refusing food is a common problem for patients with dementia, often resulting in worsening sleep, agitation, and mood, study investigator Niraj Asthana, MD, a second-year resident in the Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, told [...]
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