Immune Responses Regulated by Cannabidiol James M. Nichols and Barbara L.F. Kaplan Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 2019, Volume X, Number X Doi : 10.1089/can.2018.0073 Abstract Introduction : Cannabidiol (CBD) as Epidiolex (GW Pharmaceuticals) was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat rare forms of epilepsy in patients 2 years of age and older. Together with the increased societal acceptance of recreational cannabis and CBD oil for putative medical use in many states, the exposure to CBD is increasing, even though all of its biological effects are not understood. Once such example is the ability of CBD to be anti-inflammatory and [...]
Lire la suiteMDMA-Induced Dissociative State not Mediated by the 5-HT2A Receptor Drew J. Puxty, Johannes G. Ramaekers, Rafael de la Torre, Magí Farré, Neus Pizarro, Mitona Pujadas and Kim P. C. Kuypers Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2017, Volume 8, Article 455 Doi : 10.3389/fphar.2017.00455 Previous research has shown that a single dose of MDMA induce a dissociative state, by elevating feelings of depersonalization and derealization. Typically, it is assumed that action on the 5-HT2A receptor is the mechanism underlying these psychedelic experiences. In addition, other studies have shown associations between dissociative states and biological parameters (heart rate, cortisol), which are elevated by MDMA. In order to investigate [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis and Coronavirus : What Cannabis Patients Want to Know Jennifer Grant https://www.rxleaf.com/cannabis-and-coronavirus-what-cannabis-patients-want-to-know/ February 17, 2020 There is evidence that cannabis can reduce viral load in HIV, can it help COVID-19 patients? At the time of writing, there were 69, 287 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 1670 deaths. With the rapid escalation of the outbreak, these numbers will surely be outdated by the time of publication. With several regions heading into states of emergencies, including quarantine, nervous travelers are looking for anti viral herbs to reduce the chance of infection. Patients have asked us: What about cannabis? There have been rumors about successful treatments for coronavirus, [...]
Lire la suiteAbuse potential assessment of cannabidiol (CBD) in recreational polydrug users : A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial Kerri A. Schoedel, Isabella Szeto, Beatrice Setnik, Edward M. Sellers, Naama Levy-Cooperman, Catherine Mills, Tilden Etges, Kenneth Sommerville Epilepsy & Behavior, 2018, 88, 162–171. Doi : 10.1016/j.yebeh.2018.07.027 a b s t r a c t Rationale : Treatment with a highly purified oral solution of cannabidiol (CBD), derived from the plant Cannabis sativa L., demonstrated some evidence of central nervous system (CNS)-related adverse events in patients enrolled in phase 3 trials for treatment of childhood-onset epilepsy. Cannabidiol was categorized as a Schedule 1 substance by the United States Drug [...]
Lire la suiteA Review of Human Studies Assessing Cannabidiol’s (CBD) Therapeutic Actions and Potential C. Michael White The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2019, 59, (7) 923–934 Doi : 10.1002/jcph.1387 Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is a highly touted product for many different disorders among the lay press. Numerous CBD products are available, ranging from a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved product called Epidiolex to products created for medical marijuana dispensaries and products sold in smoke shops, convenience stores, and over the Internet.The legal status of the non–FDA approved products differs depending on the source of the CBD and the state,while the consistency and quality of the non–FDA-approved [...]
Lire la suiteRethinking Therapeutic Strategies for Anorexia Nervosa: Insights From Psychedelic Medicine and Animal Models Claire J. Foldi, Paul Liknaitzky, Martin Williams, Brian J. Oldfield Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2020 | Volume 14 | Article 43 : 1-8 doi : 10.3389/fnins.2020.00043 Anorexia nervosa (AN) has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disease, yet available pharmacological treatments are largely ineffective due, in part, to an inadequate understanding of the neurobiological drivers that underpin the condition. The recent resurgence of research into the clinical applications of psychedelic medicine for a range of mental disorders has highlighted the potential for classical psychedelics, including psilocybin, to alleviate symptoms of AN [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis species and cannabinoid concentration preference among sleep-disturbed medicinal cannabis users Katherine A. Belendiuk, Kimberly A. Babson, Ryan Vandrey, Marcel O. Bonn-Miller Addictive Behaviors, 2015, 50, 178–181 doi : 10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.06.032 a b s t r a c t Introduction : Individuals report using cannabis for the promotion of sleep, and the effects of cannabis on sleep may vary by cannabis species. Little research has documented preferences for particular cannabis types or cannabinoid concentrations as a function of use for sleep disturbances. Methods : 163 adults purchasing medical cannabis for a physical or mental health condition at a cannabis dispensary were recruited. They provided self-report of (a)whether [...]
Lire la suiteCANNABIDIOL (CBD), Pre-Review Report, Agenda Item 5.2 Expert Committee on Drug Dependence Thirty-ninth Meeting, Geneva, 6-10 November 2017 39th ECDD (2017) Agenda item 5.2 Cannabidiol (CBD) Contents Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................. 4 Summary ................................................................................................................................... 5 1. Substance identification ........................................................................................................ 6 A. International Nonproprietary Name (INN) .......................................................................... 6 B. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry Number .............................................................. 6 C. Other Chemical Names .......................................................................................................... 6 D. Trade Names .......................................................................................................................... 6 E. Street Names .......................................................................................................................... 6 F. Physical Appearance .............................................................................................................. 6 G. WHO Review History ............................................................................................................. 6 2. Chemistry ............................................................................................................................... 6 A. Chemical Name ...................................................................................................................... 6 B. Chemical Structure ................................................................................................................. 7 C. Stereoisomers ......................................................................................................................... 7 D. Methods and Ease of Illicit Manufacturing ............................................................................ 7 E. Chemical Properties ............................................................................................................... 9 F. Identification and Analysis ..................................................................................................... 9 3. Ease of [...]
Lire la suitePsychedelics for Mental Illness: The Evidence to Date Todd Murphy Medscape, 12 March, 2020. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/926694_print Psychedelic drugs show real promise as treatment for psychiatric illnesses, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as depression and anxiety, new research suggests. A literature review showed completed clinical trials support the efficacy of 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known by its street name of Ecstasy, to treat chronic PTSD. The review also confirmed that psilocybin, a compound contained in some species of mushrooms, significantly helped in the treatment of depression and cancer-related anxiety. Other promising, though more preliminary, results suggests that the hallucinogenic drug LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and a plant-based brew [...]
Lire la suiteCannabidiol for Viral Diseases : Hype or Hope ? Alex Mabou Tagne, Barbara Pacchetti, Mikael Sodergren, Marco Cosentino, and Franca Marino Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 2020,1-11. Doi : 10.1089/can.2019.0060 Abstract Background : The possibility of cannabidiol (CBD) to be used as an antiviral or to treat viral diseases has received limited attention so far, despite the growing number of claims that CBD could be used for the treatment of viral infection-related conditions. Aim and Methods : Therefore, we systematically retrieved and critically evaluated the scientific literature available on PubMed and the claims on the Internet, to assess the current state of knowledge on the use of [...]
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