Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep : A Large Case Series SHANNON S., LEWIS N., LEE H., HUGHES S. The Permanente Journal, 2019, 23 Abstract CONTEXT: Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of many cannabinoid compounds found in cannabis. It does not appear to alter consciousness or trigger a "high." A recent surge in scientific publications has found preclinical and clinical evidence documenting value for CBD in some neuropsychiatric disorders, including epilepsy, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Evidence points toward a calming effect for CBD in the central nervous system. Interest in CBD as a treatment of a wide range of disorders has exploded, yet few clinical studies of [...]
Lire la suiteAdenosine A2A-Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor Heteromers in the Hippocampus : Cannabidiol Blunts Δ9Tetrahydrocannabinol-Induced Cognitive Impairment Ester Aso, Víctor Fernández-Dueñas, Marc López-Cano, Jaume Taura, Masahiko Watanabe, Isidre Ferrer, Rafael Luján, Francisco Ciruela, Ester Aso Molecular Neurobiology, First Online: 04 January 2019, pp 1-10. C : Springer Nature Switzerland AG Abstract : At present, clinical interest in the plant-derived cannabinoid compound cannabidiol (CBD) is rising exponentially, since it displays multiple therapeutic properties. In addition, CBD can counteract the undesirable effects of the psychoactive cannabinoid Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) that hinder clinical development of cannabis-based therapies. Despite this attention, the mechanisms of CBD action and its interaction with Δ9-THC are still not completely elucidated. Here, by combining in vivo [...]
Lire la suiteOral Cannabidiol Use in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder to Treat Related Symptoms and Co-morbidities BARCHEL D., STOLAR O., De-HAAN T., ZIV-BARAN T., SABAN N., FUCHS D.O., KOREN G., BERKOVITCH M. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2019, 9, 1521. doi : 10.3389/fphar.2018.01521, PMID : 30687090 Objective: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly exhibit comorbid symptoms such as aggression, hyperactivity and anxiety. Several studies are being conducted worldwide on cannabidiol use in ASD; however, these studies are still ongoing, and data on the effects of its use is very limited. In this study we aimed to report the experience of parents who administer, under supervision, oral [...]
Lire la suiteWhat Is the CBD Dosing Required for Effective Pain Relief ? Damian McNamara, CME, Laurie Barclay, MD Posted: 12/14/2018 Clinical Context The effects of cannabis in humans include euphoria, increased sensitivity to external experience, relaxation, and potential for addiction. Cannabidiol is a compound in the cannabis plant that lacks euphoric and addictive qualities and that may be useful to treat conditions including chronic pain, nausea, epilepsy, psychosis, and anxiety. The optimal therapeutic dose of CBD has not yet been determined, and it has been used in a wide dose range from 2.85 to 50 mg/kg/day. The therapeutic effects of CBD appear to emanate from its interaction [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis and Mood Disorders Aliya M. Lucatch, Alexandria S. Coles, Kevin P. Hill & Tony P. George Current Addiction Reports, 2018 Sep, 5, 3, 336-345. doi: 10.1007/s40429-018-0214-y. Epub 2018 May 10. # Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 Abstract : Purpose of Review : The present review will provide an overview of the neurobiology, epidemiology, clinical impact, and treatment of cannabis use disorder (CUD) in mood disorders. Recent Findings : Patients with mood disorders including major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD) have higher rates of cannabis use, and CUD compared to the general population. Reasons for this association are not clear, nor [...]
Lire la suiteCannabidiol (CBD) : analyse de situation Frank ZOBEL, Luca NOTARI, Eva SCHNEIDER, Ocyna RUDMANN Addiction Suisse, Lausanne, janvier 2019 Rapport de recherche N° 97 https://www.addictionsuisse.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/DocUpload/Rapport-CBD-final.pdf Table des matières Liste des tableaux Liste des graphiques 1 Introduction 2 Méthode 3 Brève analyse de la littérature sur les effets du Cannabidiol (CBD) 3.1 Méthode 3.2 Usages du CBD et effets 3.3 Pourquoi prendre du CBD? Amélioration de la qualité de vie/réduction de certains symptômes dans le domaine somatique Amélioration de la qualité de vie/réduction de certains symptômes dans le domaine psychique Traitement/prévention de maladies chroniques et neurodégénératives, renforcement du système immunitaire . Traitement de troubles neurologiques diagnostiqués . Autres 3.4 Que sait-on de ces effets à ce jour? 3.5 Le CBD peut-il [...]
Lire la suiteA Cost-Effectiveness Model for Adjunctive Smoked Cannabis in the Treatment of Chronic Neuropathic Pain Griffin A. TYREE, Reith SARKAR, Brandon K. BELLOWS, Ronald J. ELLIS, Joseph HAMPTON ATKINSON, Thomas D. MARCOTTE, Mark S. WALLACE, Igor GRANT, Yuyan SHI, James D. MURPHY, and David J. GRELOTTI Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, Volume 0, Number 0, 2019 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. DOI: 10.1089/can.2018.0027 Abstract Background : A recent meta-analysis affirmed the benefit of medicinal cannabis for chronic neuropathic pain, a disabling and difficult-to-treat condition. As medicinal cannabis use is becoming increasingly prevalent among Americans, an exploration of its economic feasibility is warranted. We present this cost-effectiveness analysis of adjunctive [...]
Lire la suiteMedicinal Properties of Cannabis, Terpenes, and Flavonoids in Cannabis, and Benefits in Migraine, Headache, and Pain : An Update on Current Evidence and Cannabis Science, Eric P. BARON Headache, July/August 2018, 1139-1186. Background.—Comprehensive literature reviews of historical perspectives and evidence supporting cannabis/ cannabinoids in the treatment of pain, including migraine and headache, with associated neurobiological mechanisms of pain modulation have been well described. Most of the existing literature reports on the cannabinoids Δ9- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), or cannabis in general. There are many cannabis strains that vary widely in the composition of cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other compounds. These components work [...]
Lire la suiteMedical cannabis : An oxymoron ? Physicians’ perceptions of medical cannabis Yuval ZOLOTOVA, Simon VULFSONS, Dana ZARHIN, Sharon SZNITMAN International Journal of Drug Policy, 2018, 57, 4-10. A B S T R A C T : Background : Medical cannabis policies are changing in many places around the world, and physicians play a major role in the implementation of these policies. The aim of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of physicians’ views on medical cannabis and its possible integration into their clinic, as well as to identify potential underlying factors that influence these perceptions. Methods : Qualitative narrative analysis of in-depth interviews [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis - from cultivar to chemovar A. Hazekamp and J. T. Fischedick Drug Testing and Analysis, 2012, (wileyonlinelibrary.com) DOI 10.1002/dta.407, Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Abstract : The medicinal use of Cannabis is increasing as countries worldwide are setting up official programs to provide patients with access to safe sources of medicinal-grade Cannabis. An important question that remains to be answered is which of the many varieties of Cannabis should be made available for medicinal use. Drug varieties of Cannabis are commonly distinguished through the use of popular names, with a major distinction being made between Indica and Sativa types. Although more than [...]
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