LA LÉGALISATION DU CANNABIS AU CANADA, GENÈSE ET ENJEUX DE LA RÉFORME Ivana Obradovic Observatoire Français des Drogues et Toxicomanies, Note n° 2018-04 Saint-Denis, le 11 octobre 2018 Introduction Pourquoi légaliser ? Contexte et objectifs de réforme Contexte et dynamique de la réforme État des lieux des consommations Un historique de réformes Un argument politique et électoral Reprendre la main sur le marché du cannabis médical Assécher le marché noir Des intérêts financiers considérables Légaliser pour mieux encadrer : les paris de la régulation Des objectifs multiples et parfois concurrents Un accès interdit pour les mineurs, contrôlé pour les adultes À la recherche d’une troisième voie entre Uruguay et États-Unis Comment réguler ? De la théorie à [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis use and mental health: risks and benefits Wayne HALL, · Eva HOCH, · Valentina LORENZETTI European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, february 2019 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00406-019-00986-2 © Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2019 In public debates about cannabis policy, two competing claims are often made about how cannabis use may affect mental health. One is that cannabis use by young adults and vulnerable individuals across the lifespan can be a contributory cause of : a cannabis dependence syndrome; schizophreniform psychoses; anxiety and depressive disorders; acute and perhaps chronic cognitive impairment, and structural and functional changes in brain pathways implicated in reward, learning and [...]
Lire la suiteIs cannabidiol the ideal drug to treat non-motor Parkinson’s disease symptoms ? José Alexandre S. CRIPPA,· Jaime E. C. HALLAK, · Antônio W. ZUARDI · Francisco S. GUIMARAES, · Vitor TUMAS, · Rafael G. dos SANTOS European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 2019, 269(1) DOI : 10.1007/s00406-019-00982-6 © Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2019 Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as bradykinesia, rest tremor, postural disturbances, and rigidity. PD is also characterized by non-motor symptoms such as sleep disturbances, cognitive deficits, and psychiatric disorders such as psychosis, depression, and anxiety. The pharmacological treatment for these symptoms is [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis as a Substitute for Opioid-Based Pain Medication: Patient Self-Report Amanda REIMAN, Mark WELTY, Perry SOLOMON Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 2017, Vol 2, n°1 Abstract Introduction: Prescription drug overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Alternatives to opioids for the treatment of pain are necessary to address this issue. Cannabis can be an effective treatment for pain, greatly reduces the chance of dependence, and eliminates the risk of fatal overdose compared to opioid-based medications. Medical cannabis patients report that cannabis is just as effective, if not more, than opioid-based medications for pain. Materials and Methods: The current study examined the [...]
Lire la suiteAn Update on Safety and Side Effects of Cannabidiol: A Review of Clinical Data and Relevant Animal Studies Kerstin IFFLAND, Franjo GROTENHERMEN Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 2017, 2, (1), 139–154. DOI: 10.1089/can.2016.0034 https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/can.2016.0034?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CAN%20OA%20Feb%201%202019&d=2/1/2019&mcid=1909944349 Abstract Introduction: This literature survey aims to extend the comprehensive survey performed by Bergamaschi et al. in 2011 on cannabidiol (CBD) safety and side effects. Apart from updating the literature, this article focuses on clinical studies and CBD potential interactions with other drugs. Results: In general, the often described favorable safety profile of CBD in humans was confirmed and extended by the reviewed research. The majority of studies were performed for treatment of epilepsy [...]
Lire la suiteUN CADRE POUR LA LÉGALISATION ET LA RÉGLEMENTATION DU CANNABIS AU CANADA LE RAPPORT FINAL DU GROUPE DE TRAVAIL SUR LA LÉGALISATION ET LA RÉGLEMENTATION DU CANNABIS, Gouvernement du Canada décembre 2016 Table des matières Avant-propos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Sommaire. . . . . . . [...]
Lire la suiteMarijuana, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), June 2018 Table of Contents Marijuana Letter From the Director What is marijuana? What is the scope of marijuana use in the United States? What are marijuana effects? How does marijuana produce its effects? Does marijuana use affect driving? Is marijuana addictive? What are marijuana's long-term effects on the brain? Is marijuana a gateway drug? How does marijuana use affect school, work, and social life? Is there a link between marijuana use and psychiatric disorders? What are marijuana's effects on lung health? What are marijuana’s effects on other aspects of physical health? Is marijuana safe and effective as medicine? What are the effects of secondhand exposure to marijuana smoke? Can marijuana [...]
Lire la suiteMedicinal cannabis : History, Pharmacology and Implication for the Acute Care Settings Mary Barna Bridgeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP; and Daniel T. Abazia, PharmD, BCPS, CPE Pharmacy & Therapeutics®, 2017 • Vol. 42 No. 3, pp 180-188. INTRODUCTION Medicinal cannabis, or medicinal marijuana, is a therapy that has garnered much national attention in recent years. Controversies surrounding legal, ethical, and societal implications associated with use; safe administration, packaging, and dispensing; adverse health consequences and deaths attributed to marijuana intoxication; and therapeutic indications based on limited clinical data represent some of the complexities associated with this treatment. Marijuana is currently recognized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s [...]
Lire la suitehttp://cannabis-med.org/data/pdf/en_2016_01_1.pdf Cannabinoids 2016; 11 (special issue), 1-18 © International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines Review Review on clinical studies with cannabis and cannabinoids 2010-2014 Mikael A. Kowal1, Arno Hazekamp1, Franjo Grotenhermen2 Bedrocan, Veendam, The Netherlands nova-Institut, Chemiepark Knapsack, Industriestraße, D-50354 Hürth, Germany Abstract In 2010 a review by Hazekamp and Grotenhermen covered controlled clinical trials of the years 2006-2009 on cannabis-based medicines, which followed the example of the review by Ben Amar (2006). The current review reports on the more recent clinical data available from 2010- 2014. A systematic search was performed in the scientific database of PubMed, focused on clinical studies that were randomized, (double) blinded, and placebo-controlled. The key words [...]
Lire la suiteSur l'excellent site de l'IACM (International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines), sur le lien suivant, vous trouverez tous les essais cliniques (Cannabis et cannabinoides) répertoriés par nos voisins allemands (merci au Dr Franjo Grotenhermen, fondateur de l'Association) http://www.cannabis-med.org/studies/study.php le lien suivant,répertorie ces essais cliniques, en français, par pathologies étudiées : http://www.cannabis-med.org/french/studies.htm
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