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DUIC - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CANNABIS
A commentary on Marcotte, T. D. et al. Driving Performance and Cannabis Users’ Perception of Safety. JAMA Psychiatry 79, 1–9 (2022). Phil Molloy, MD, is a contributor to this blog post. Be sure to check out our journal club discussion on this topic under live events at https://www.prc-trials-plus.com.
Helping our Brains Grow with the Endocannabinoid System
A commentary on Uthayakumaran, K., Sunil, M. & Ratcliffe, E. M. Evaluating the Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Axon Guidance: A Literature Review. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res.(2024) doi:10.1089/can.2023.0138
Addressing Cannabis Psychosis and the Media
An update for clinical audiences and health care professionals on recent media coverage regarding psychosis and cannabis (2024).
Commentary on Functional Ingredients in State-Regulated Cannabis Products
Cannabis is part of a revolution, often referred to as the 4th industrial revolution or industry 4.0, which has at its center, a food revolution.
Opening Remarks from the ASTM Symposium on Contaminants in Cannabis and Hemp
This a trancript of opening remarks from an ASTM symposium covering contaminants in cannabis (aka hemp) plants.
The Wall Street Journal Explores Adolescent Cannabis Use and Psychosis
(3 min read) A commentary on a Wall Street Journal article covering the cannabis and psychosis debate.
2023 Year-In-Review
The field of cannabis research is often perceived as dynamic andThis year’s review includes a statistical roundup of intriguing data, selected quotes from various publications, an evaluation of the most notable and lackluster research paper titles, and a reflection on some of the projects I found particularly rewarding.
Book Review: Cannabis sativa L. - Botany and Biotechnology
A book review about a text that focuses on botany and biotechnology, authored by a diverse array cannabis experts.
Mimicking CBD-Products to Solve a Molecular Mystery in Skin Health
(2 min read) The molecular mechanisms that may underpin the effects of CBD on skin cells.
Animal Model of Endometriosis has Translational Potential for Cannabis
Just a dab of science! - This is a short, 300 word article discussing an animal model of endometriosis.
Cannabidiol and Stress Induced Psychosis
Stress, an ever-persistent element in modern life, significantly impacts our mental health. But what if there was a natural remedy that could help mitigate these effects? Recent research delves into how CBD might just be that solution, especially for those at high risk for psychosis.
Potential for Diagnostic Test Using Endocannabinoids to Predict Pre-Term Birth (PTB)
“A single plasma AEA or PEA measurement can predict PTB. A single AEA measurement predicts the gestational age of delivery and the remaining period of pregnancy with reasonable accuracy and better than existing conventional tests thus offering a better window for primary prevention of PTB.”
Cannabis and Visual Processing
(7 minute read) This article discusses research on cannabis, eye health, vision, visual processing, driving, and fishing at night.
The Future of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Big Pharma's Shadow
Dr. Yasmin Hurd, known for her work on CBD and opioid withdrawal at Mt. Sinai in New York, recently stated in an article, “Another critical path toward greater evidenced-based research is the collaboration between legitimate companies and researchers that is important for developing appropriate medicinal formulations and routes of administration best suited for targeted medical indications.”
Endocannabinoids in Delicious Food may be Good for the Heart
Researchers in Italy discovered that truffles, also known as “the diamond of the kitchen,” produce the endocannabinoid called anandamide. The presence of anandamide in fungi suggests that the proteins that make endcannabinoids evolved before the cannabinoid (CB) receptor.
Cannabis and Opioid Withdrawal Research (2014)
Treatments for opioid dependence with drugs such as methadone or conventional medications run the risk of making the patient addicted or dependent on the medication. Conventional treatments for opiate dependence can induce severe withdrawal symptoms if the medication is stopped abruptly. A great need remains for the development of non-opioid drug therapies that have less dependence and abuse liability.
Cannabis-based Medicines for Opioid Dependence
The increasing abuse of Percocet and other opiate drugs is also leading to an increase in heroin use, and skyrocketing amount of people seeking treatment for opiate dependence. Cannabis seems to be a significant factor in opioid use.
Cannabis and PTSD Clinical Trials Announcement
(3 min read) The International Association for Cannabinoid Medicine published a bulletin highlighting the preliminary results from an observational clinical trial studying the effects of Cannabis on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Pot and Pumpkin Pie: Endocannabinoid System Enhanced by Vitamin E
(2 min read) A commentary on the role of vitamin E and cannabinoid receptors.
New Human Research on CBD, Endocannabinoids and Depression from the 2011 ICRS Meeting
(3 min read) Coverage of the 2011 International Cannabinoid Research Society meeting in Illinois.