CANNABIDIOL (CBD) : Critical Review Report, WHO, 2018 Expert Committee on Drug Dependence Fortieth Meeting Geneva, 4-7 June 2018 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 Convertibility Into Controlled Substances ............................................................ 10 4. General Pharmacology........................................................................................................ 11 A. Routes of administration and [...]
Lire la suiteScoping Review and Meta-Analysis Suggests that Cannabis Use May Reduce Cancer Risk in the United States Thomas M. Clark Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 2021, Volume 6, Number 5, 413-434. Doi : 10.1089/can.2019.0095 Abstract Introduction:Cannabis smoke contains carcinogens similar to tobacco, in addition to compounds with antitumor activity. Cannabis use reduces the risk of obesity and cannabinoids inhibit chronic inflammation, known causes of cancer. The net effect of Cannabis use on cancer risk is not known. Objective: To examine the association between Cannabis use and cancer risk in the United States. Methods: Identify and analyze published data on cancer risk in Cannabis users. Results: A total of 55 data [...]
Lire la suiteReal life Experience of Medical Cannabis Treatment in Autism : Analysis of Safety and Efficacy Lihi Bar-Lev Schleider, Raphael Mechoulam, Naama Saban, Gal Meiri & Victor Novack Scientific Reports, Nature.com, 2019, 9, 200, 1-7 Doi : 10.1038/s41598-018-37570-y There has been a dramatic increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) worldwide. Recently anecdotal evidence of possible therapeutic effects of cannabis products has emerged. The aim of this study is to characterize the epidemiology of ASD patients receiving medical cannabis treatment and to describe its safety and efficacy. We analysed the data prospectively collected as part of the treatment program of [...]
Lire la suiteCurrent state of evidence of cannabis utilization for treatment of autism spectrum disorders Rumi Agarwal, Shanna L. Burke and Marlaina Maddux BMC Psychiatry, 2019, 19, 328 Doi : 10.1186/s12888-019-2259-4 Abstract The core symptoms and co-morbidities associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) affect daily living and quality of life. Existing pharmacological interventions are only able to attenuate some related symptoms but are unable to address the underlying etiologies associated with ASD. Anecdotal evidence, which claims benefit from the use of cannabis to treat symptoms among this population, has been gaining popularity as families seek solutions. This paper analyzed recent peer-reviewed literature to identify the current state of [...]
Lire la suiteOral Cannabidiol Use in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder to Treat Related Symptoms and Co-morbidities Dana Barchel, Orit Stolar2, Tal De-Haan, Tomer Ziv-Baran, Naama Saban, Danny Or Fuchs, Gideon Koren and Matitiahu Berkovitch Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2019, volume 9, article 1521, 1-5 Doi : 10.3389/fphar.2018.01521 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, [...]
Lire la suiteLe Petit Livre du Cannabis Médical Nicolas Authier, Editions First, 2021, 149 pages Sommaire Petit livre Cannabis Médical - N Authier
Lire la suiteDrogues. Vers un nouveau monde Bertrand Leibovici (Lebeau) Editions L'Esprit Frappeur, 2021, 308 pages. Préface Professeur Amine Benyamina J’ai rencontré Bertrand Leibovici Lebeau il y a une vingtaine d’années. Je savais qu’il avait milité avec ardeur, dans les années 90, pour la réduction des risques liés à l’usage de drogues et pour les traitements de substitution opiacés. Et qu’il soutenait les usagers de drogues organisés dans des groupes d’autosupport. Mais j’ignorais alors qu’il voulait promouvoir les utilisations thérapeutiques du cannabis puis celles des psychédéliques. Lorsqu’il dit que les drogues illicites ont été, sont ou seront des médicaments, il ne se contente pas de l’affirmation mais veut [...]
Lire la suiteOpioid and healthcare service use in medical cannabis patients with chronic pain: a prospective study Sharon Sznitman, Carolyn Mabouk, Zahi Said and Simon Vulfsons British Medical Journal, 2021. doi : 10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002661 Abstract Background Various jurisdictions have legalised medical cannabis (MC) for use in chronic pain treatment. The objective of this study was to determine if the use of MC is related to a reduction in the use of prescription opioids and other prescription medications and healthcare services. Methods : A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the medical files of 68 Israeli patients with chronic pain using MC. Number of prescription medications filled and healthcare services [...]
Lire la suiteUse and Reported Helpfulness of Cannabinoids Among Primary Care Patients in Vermont Nicole Wershoven, Amanda G. Kennedy, and Charles D. MacLean Journal of Primary Care and Community Health, 2020, 11, 1-6. Doi : 10.1177/2150132720946954 Abstract Introduction : While cannabis has been medically legal in Vermont since 2004 and recreationally legal since 2018 there has been minimal published research regarding the use and practices in the adult population. This gap in understanding results in primary care providers having difficulty navigating conversations surrounding cannabinoid use. The purpose of this research was to identify current use and perceptions of cannabinoids, including Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), in adult [...]
Lire la suiteA Phase 2, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Investigate Potential Drug-Drug Interactions Between Cannabidiol and Clobazam Kevan E. Van Landingham, MD, PhD1, Julie Crockett, PhD2, Lesley Taylor, PhD2*, and Gilmour Morrison, HND2 The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2020, 0, (0), 1–10 Doi : 10.1002/jcph.1634 Abstract We investigated the effects of cannabidiol (CBD; 21-day maintenance dose) on the pharmacokinetics (PK) of clobazam (CLB) and monitored the safety of CBD (or placebo) plus CLB in 20 patients with uncontrolled epilepsy on stable doses of CLB. Blood samples collected until 24 hours postdose were evaluated by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. PK parameters of CLB and major metabolite N-desmethylclobazam (N-CLB), [...]
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