Drogue : touché par le virus, le trafic en pleine mutation Par Emmanuel Fansten et Charles Delouche — 26 mars 2020 à 19:56 Libération, 26 mars 2020 à 19:56 https://www.liberation.fr/france/2020/03/26/drogue-touche-par-le-virus-le-trafic-en-pleine-mutation_1783229?xtor=EREC-25&actId=ebwp0YMB8s1_OGEGSsDRkNUcvuQDVN7a57ET3fWtrS8ltxjKGe9elSCGoITXqyaf&actCampaignType=CAMPAIGN_MAIL&actSource=501802 Malgré la pénurie qui guette avec le confinement, les dealers s’adaptent pour poursuivre leur activité : offres sur le Darknet, livraisons via des plateformes d’appels… Et profitent de la saturation des services de police et de justice, débordés par les affaires prioritaires. Drogue : touché par le virus, le trafic en pleine mutation En bordure du périphérique parisien, les allées du marché aux puces de Saint-Ouen, en Seine-Saint-Denis, sont quasi désertes mardi après-midi, une semaine [...]
Lire la suiteWhere Is Marijuana Legal in the US? [2020] https://www.testclear.com/Where-Is-Marijuana-Legal-in-the-US-2020.aspx Marijuana continues to tread between legal and illegal status, depending on where you are looking in the US and for what purpose you are using the substance. Where Is Marijuana Legal? Medical Marijuana Recreational Marijuana Decriminalized THC-low, CBD-High Allowed Table of Contents Where Is Marijuana Legal? Where Is Marijuana Decriminalized? What Are State Marijuana Laws? What Is the Impact of Marijuana Legalization? What Is the Cole Memorandum? Is Marijuana Legal at the Federal Level? What’s Next for the Legalization of Marijuana? Where Does the Public Stand on Marijuana? What Can You Do? As far as the [...]
Lire la suiteAvec le confinement: beaucoup de syndromes de manque Benjamin ROLLAND https://www.addictolyon.fr/post/avec-le-confinement-beaucoup-de-syndromes-de-manque Addictolyon, 19/03/2020, Mis à jour : il y a 4 jours Avec le #confinement lié au #COVID19, les trafics de substances semblent s'être fortement réduits. Résultat: en ville, à l'hôpital, en prison, de nombreux syndromes de manque apparaissent. Afin de faciliter la reconnaissance et la prise en charge des syndrome de sevrage chez les patients, voici un petit document explicatif du repérage et du traitement des syndrome de sevrage à catégories importantes de substance: #tabac, #cannabis, et #opioïdes
Lire la suiteCannabis consumption and the risk of psychosis Alice Mulè, Lucia Sideli, Giuseppe Colli, Laura Ferraro, Caterina La Cascia, Crocettarachele Sartorio, Fabio Seminerio, Giada Tripoli, Marta Di Forti, Daniele La Barbera, Robin Murray Evidence-based Psychiatric Care, 2017, 3, 25-31 Enfin, un article récent (novembre 2018) explorant la co-occurence "consommation de cannabis / troubles "psychotique"", qui plus est international (anglo-italien), et comprenant, parmi les signataires, les célèbres Robin Murray du Kings Collège londonien, et Marta Di Forti de l'Université de Palerme, qui énonce clairement l'incapacité épidémiologique à établir un lien de causalité entre "consommation de cannabis et éclosion de troubles "psychotique"" !!! : "Conclusions : The [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis and cannabinoid drug development: evaluating botanical versus single molecule approaches Marcel O. Bonn-Miller, Mahmoud A. ElSohly, Mallory J. E. Loflin, Suman Chandra and Ryan Vandrey International Review of Psychiatry, 2018, VOL. 30, NO. 3, 277–284 Doi : 10.1080/09540261.2018.1474730 ABSTRACT Accumulating evidence suggests that the endocannabinoid system is a promising target for the treatment of a variety of health conditions. Two paths of cannabinoid drug development have emerged. One approach is focused on developing medications that are directly derived from the cannabis plant. The other utilizes a single molecule approach whereby individual phytocannabinoids or novel cannabinoids with therapeutic potential are identified and synthesized for pharmaceutical [...]
Lire la suiteIs cannabis an effective treatment for anxiety disorders ? https://www.anxiety.org/is-cannabis-an-effective-treatment-for-anxiety-what-research-shows Lindsey Salerno, M.Ed. from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Jesse McCann, B.S. from University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine Shari Lieblich, B.S. from University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine Jeremy Tyler, Psy.D. from University of Pennsylvania Is cannabis really an effective treatment for anxiety? Research and evidence shows mixed results so learn the facts here and consult a professional. Facts v. Fiction: What the research says What is cannabis (marijuana)? What are common misconceptions? Yes - cannabis can be an effective anxiety treatment - but the opposite is also true Participate in a clinical trial [...]
Lire la suiteUse of Cannabidiol for the Treatment of Anxiety : A Short Synthesis of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Evidence Madison Wright, Patricia Di Ciano, and Bruna Brands Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 2019, Volume X, Number X, 1-6. Doi : 10.1089/can.2019.0052 Abstract Anxiety disorders have the highest lifetime prevalence of any mental illness worldwide, leading to high societal costs and economic burden. Current pharmacotherapies for anxiety disorders are associated with adverse effects and low efficacy. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a constituent of the Cannabis plant, which has potential therapeutic properties for various indications. After the recent legalization of cannabis, CBD has drawn increased attention as a potential treatment, as [...]
Lire la suitePersisting Reductions in Cannabis, Opioid, and Stimulant Misuse After Naturalistic psychedelic Use : An Online Survey Albert Garcia-Romeu, Alan K. Davis, Earth Erowid, Fire Erowid, Roland R. Griffiths and Matthew W. Johnson Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2020, Vol 10, Article 955. Doi : 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00955 Background : Observational data and preliminary studies suggest serotonin 2A agonist psychedelics may hold potential in treating a variety of substance use disorders (SUDs), including opioid use disorder (OUD). Aims : The study aim was to describe and analyze self-reported cases in which naturalistic psychedelic use was followed by cessation or reduction in other substance use. Methods : An anonymous online survey of [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis for pediatric epilepsy : protocol for a living systematic review Jesse Elliott, Deirdre DeJean, Tammy Clifford, Doug Coyle, Beth Potter, Becky Skidmore, Christine Alexander, Alexander E. Repetski, Bláthnaid McCoy and George A. Wells Systematic Reviews, 2018, 7, 95 doi : 10.1186/s13643-018-0761-2 Abstract Background : Pediatric epilepsy, including treatment-resistant forms, has a major effect on the quality of life, morbidity, and mortality of affected children. Interest has been growing in the use of medical cannabis as a treatment for pediatric epilepsy, yet there has been no comprehensive review of the benefits and harms of cannabis use in this population. In this systematic review, we will [...]
Lire la suiteMarijuana Use Continues to Grow in Older Adults Pauline Anderson Medscape, February 26, 2020 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/925762?nlid=134178_2052&src=WNL_mdplsnews_200228_mscpedit_psyc&uac=292598PZ&spon=12&impID=2294726&faf=1 Cannabis use in older Americans is growing. New research shows that over a 4-year period use of the drug in individuals age 65 and older increased by 75%. Joseph J. Palamar, PhD, MPH This population is especially vulnerable to potential adverse effects from cannabis and so this population needs to understand the potential risks associated with marijuana use, study investigator Joseph J. Palamar, PhD, MPH, associate professor, Department of Population Health, New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center, New York City, told Medscape Medical News. The findings, he added, indicate a need for more [...]
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