An Analysis of Over-the-Counter Cannabidiol Products in the United Kingdom Jonathan Paul Liebling, Nicholas James Clarkson, Blair William Gibbs, Andrew Stephen Yates, and Saoirse Elizabeth O’Sullivan Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 2020, 1-7. DOI: 10.1089/can.2019.0078 Abstract Introduction : Over-the-counter cannabidiol (CBD) products have seen unprecedented recent growth in the United Kingdom. However, analysis of these predominantly unregulated products from other countries tells us that they are often mislabeled or contain unlabeled and potentially dangerous chemicals. Thus, the aim of the present study was to analyze CBD oils available in the United Kingdom. Materials and Methods: Phytocannabinoids, residual solvent, and heavy metals were measured blinded in 29 [...]
Lire la suiteLes interactions CBD / médicaments Posté le 6 avril 2020 par Swiss Medical Cannabis Depuis l’augmentation de sa demande, le cannabidiol (CBD) attire significativement l’attention sur son potentiel à soulager les symptômes de l’insomnie, de l’anxiété, de la douleur chronique et d’une foule d’autres problèmes de santé. Les recherches menées à ce jour démontrent progressivement que le CBD est d’une grande sécurité d’emploi même à forte dose et peu d’effets secondaires, somme toute mineurs. Toutefois, il existe une mise en garde : le CBD peut interagir avec certains médicaments. L’interrogation porte ainsi sur la façon dont le corps métabolise certaines substances. Avant de [...]
Lire la suiteMedical Cannabis Use Rising Among Older Adults Pauline Anderson Medscape Medical News ©March 22, 2021 More individuals are using medical cannabis, but the increase appears to be more pronounced among seniors, new research suggests. Results of a large Canadian survey study show that the proportion of older users among total users increased from 17.6% before 2017 to 26.7% in 2018 and 31.2% in 2019. The proportion of older users was 22.7% in 2020, but there were fewer participants in this latest sample (8869 in 2019 and 5644 in 2020). The majority of older respondents reported that they use cannabis to relieve pain and prefer cannabidiol [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis : An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults Kevin H. Yang, BS; Christopher N. Kaufmann, PhD, MHS; Reva Nafsu, LVN; Ella T. Lifset; Khai Nguyen, MD, MHS; Michelle Sexton, ND; Benjamin H. Han, MD, MPH; Arum Kim, MD; Alison A. Moore, MD, MPH Journal of American Geriatric Society, 2021, 69, (1), 91-97. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/945238 Abstract and Introduction Abstract Background/Objectives: Use of cannabis is increasing in a variety of populations in the United States; however, few investigations about how and for what reasons cannabis is used in older populations exist. Design: Anonymous survey. Setting: Geriatrics clinic. Participants: A total of 568 adults 65 years and older. Intervention: Not applicable. Measurements: [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis for Pain? An Expert's Guidance John Watson Medscape Neurology © 2021 WebMD, LLC January 05, 2021 Mark Steven Wallace, MD Many have put forth medical cannabis as a promising treatment for chronic pain that can potentially replace opioids. However, although it's never been easier for patients to access medical cannabis, those researching its use say that the structural challenges inherent to studying a Schedule 1 drug remain formidable. Medscape recently spoke with Mark Steven Wallace, MD, a pain management specialist and chair of the Division of Pain Medicine at UC San Diego Health, about the latest data on medical cannabis and the challenges in studying its clinical use in pain [...]
Lire la suiteOriginal Investigation | Substance Use and Addiction Association of Recreational Cannabis Legalization With Maternal Cannabis Use in the Preconception, Prenatal, and Postpartum Periods Kara R. Skelton, PhD; Amelie A. Hecht, PhD; Sara E. Benjamin-Neelon, PhD, JD JAMA Network Open, 2021, 4, (2), 1-12, e210138. doi : 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.0138 Abstract IMPORTANCE : Recent studies have revealed increases in population-level cannabis use after legalization of recreational cannabis. However, the association of cannabis legalization with maternal cannabis use during important life stages remains unknown. OBJECTIVE : To investigate the association of legalization of recreational cannabis with maternal cannabis use during the preconception, prenatal, and postpartum periods. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS : This repeated [...]
Lire la suiteLa folie du Cannabis. Entre non-sens et préjudice, Mischa Hauswirth, Editions Solanacée, 2020, https://edition-solanacee.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=84b6c6a0effdaca8f68d4d1e0&id=c04d113cce&e=eaf78900b6 Préface : Dr Christian Sueur, psychiatre, Praticien Hospitalier, président du GRECC. C’est avec beaucoup d’enthousiasme que j’ai accepté d’écrire une préface pour cet excellent livre de Mischa Hauswirth, qui renouvelle, par sa clarté, sa rigueur, et son « encyclopédisme », l’ouvrage de Lynn Zimmer et John P. Morgan, « Marijuana, mythes et réalités », édité il y a déjà 20 ans (1997 pour l’édition originale, et 2000, pour la traduction française). Comme cet ouvrage « historique », le livre de Mischa Hauswirth rassemble tous les éléments utiles à la compréhension du « phénomène cannabis », tant sur le plan historique [...]
Lire la suiteLa lutte contre le trafic de drogue nuit-elle aux politiques de développement ? The Conversation, 28 janvier 2021, 19:07 CET https://theconversation.com/la-lutte-contre-le-trafic-de-drogue-nuit-elle-aux-politiques-de-developpement-152886?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=La%20lettre%20de%20The%20Conversation%20France%20du%2028%20janvier%202021%20-%201846617981&utm_content=La%20lettre%20de%20The%20Conversation%20France%20du%2028%20janvier%202021%20-%201846617981+CID_eecdec7d9135ee3b7e9772ddf20321f7&utm_source=campaign_monitor_fr&utm_term=La%20lutte%20contre%20le%20trafic%20de%20drogue%20nuit-elle%20aux%20politiques%20de%20dveloppementAuteur Khalid Tinasti Chercheur invité au GSI, et secrétaire exécutif de la Global Commission on Drug Policy, Graduate Institute – Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement (IHEID) Déclaration d’intérêts Khalid Tinasti ne travaille pas, ne conseille pas, ne possède pas de parts, ne reçoit pas de fonds d'une organisation qui pourrait tirer profit de cet article, et n'a déclaré aucune autre affiliation que son organisme de recherche. Partenaires Graduate Institute - Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement (IHEID) apporte un financement [...]
Lire la suitePositive expectations predict improved mental-health outcomes linked to psychedelic microdosing, KAERTNER L.S., STEINBORN M.B., KETTNER H., SPRIGGS M.J., ROSEMAN L., BUCHBORN T., BALAET M., TIMMERMANN C., ERRITZOE D., CARHARDT-HARRIS R.L. : Nature, 2021, 11, 1941 Doi : 1038/s41598-021-81446-7 Abstract Psychedelic microdosing describes the ingestion of near-threshold perceptible doses of classic psychedelic substances. Anecdotal reports and observational studies suggest that microdosing may promote positive mood and well-being, but recent placebo-controlled studies failed to find compelling evidence for this. The present study collected web-based mental health and related data using a prospective (before, during and after) design. Individuals planning a weekly microdosing regimen completed surveys at strategic [...]
Lire la suiteRepeated Ketamine Infusions Linked to Rapid Relief of PTSD Deborah Brauser Medscape. com, January 18, 2021 Medscape Medical News © 2021 www.medscape.com/viewarticle/944282_print Repeated intravenous infusions of ketamine provide rapid relief for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new research suggests. In what investigators are calling the first randomized controlled trial of repeated ketamine administration for chronic PTSD, 30 patients received six infusions of ketamine or midazolam (used as a psychoactive placebo) over 2 consecutive weeks. Between baseline and week 2, those receiving ketamine showed significantly greater improvement than those receiving midazolam. Total scores on the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) for the first group were almost 12 points [...]
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