Supporting Future Cannabis Policy – Developing a Standard Joint Unit : A Brief Back-Casting Exercise. Hugo López-Pelayo, Silvia Matrai, Mercè Balcells-Olivero, Eugènia Campeny, Fleur Braddick, Matthijs G. Bossong, Olga S. Cruz, Paolo Deluca, Geert Dom, Daniel Feingold, Tom P. Freeman, Pablo Guzman, Chandni Hindocha, Brian C. Kelly, Nienke Liebregts, Valentina Lorenzetti, Jakob Manthey, João Matias, Clara Oliveras, Maria Teresa Pons, Jürgen Rehm, Moritz Rosenkranz, Zoe Swithenbank, Luc van Deurse, Julian Vicente, Mike Vuolo, Marcin Wojnar and Antoni Gual Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2021, 12, 675033. doi : 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.675033 The standardization of cannabis doses is a priority for research, policy-making, clinical and harm-reduction interventions and consumer security. Scientists [...]
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 suiteAccess to cannabidiol without a prescription : A cross-country comparison and analysis Iain S. McGregor, Elizabeth A. Cairns, Sarah Abelev, Rhys Cohen, Mat Henderson, Daniel Couch, Jonathon C. Arnold, Natalie Gauld International Journal of Drug Policy, 2020, 85, 102935 Doi : 10.1016/j.drugpo.2020.102935 A B S T R A C T Background : Recent legislative change has allowed increased access to cannabis products in many jurisdictions. In some locations, this includes over-the-counter (OTC) and/or online access to products containing cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabinoid with therapeutic properties. Here we compared the availability of CBD products and the associated legislative and regulatory background in nine selected countries. Methods [...]
Lire la suiteCBD (Cannabidiol) Product Attitudes, Knowledge, and Use Among Young Adults Meghann Wheelera, Julie Williams Mertena, Benjamin T Gordonb, and Hanadi Hamadic SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE, 2020, VOL. 55, NO. 7, 1138–1145 doi : 10.1080/10826084.2020.1729201 ABSTRACT Background : Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive component of cannabis is marketed as a potential treatment for many conditions and widely available to purchase as a dietary supplement. In 2017, sales of CBD exceeded 820 million dollars despite many unconfirmed health claims, murky legality, and limited product efficacy and safety testing. Purpose/Objectives : This study aims to explore cannabidiol (CBD) knowledge, attitudes, and use among young adults. Methods : The anonymous 36-item survey [...]
Lire la suite5 Ways Quarantine Has Changed the Cannabis Industry Forever Covid-19 lockdown sparks a 'green rush,' changing how consumers shop By T.L. Stanley | May 5, 2020 https://www.adweek.com/digital/5-ways-quarantine-has-changed-the-cannabis-industry-forever/ As cannabis brands emerge from months in quarantine, how will they be changed by the experience? Key insights: New shopping methods aren't just a crisis response. They're also super convenient. Move over, brownies. Demand for next-gen edibles and infused products is skyrocketing. Budget tightening? Meet the new value brands of cannabis. Stuck in quarantine for weeks on end and hoarding necessities, consumers have made their Covid-19 buying preferences extremely clear: toilet paper, frozen pizza, jigsaw puzzles and hand sanitizer. For certain consumers, [...]
Lire la suiteSmoking weed and coronavirus : Even occasional use raises risk of Covid-19 complications By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Updated 1222 GMT (2022 HKT) April 10, 2020 (CNN)If you're smoking weed to ease your stress during the coronavirus pandemic, experts say it's time to think twice. Smoking marijuana, even occasionally, can increase your risk for more severe complications from Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Coronavirus symptoms: 10 key indicators and what to do "What happens to your airways when you smoke cannabis is that it causes some degree of inflammation, very similar to bronchitis, very similar to the type of inflammation that cigarette [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis Use Patterns and Motives: A Comparison of Younger, Middle-Aged, and Older Medical Cannabis Dispensary Patients Nancy A. Haug, Claudia B. Padula, James E. Sottile, Ryan Vandrey, Adrienne J. Heinz, and Marcel O. Bonn-Miller Addictive Behaviors, 2017, 72, 14-20. Doi : 10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.03.006 Abstract Introduction : Medical cannabis is increasingly being used for a variety of health conditions as more states implement legislation permitting medical use of cannabis. Little is known about medical cannabis use patterns and motives among adults across the lifespan. Methods : The present study examined data collected at a medical cannabis dispensary in San Francisco, California. Participants included 217 medical cannabis patients who [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis quotidien et autres consommations en période de confinement CANNAVID Etude de l’impact du Covid19 sur les usages, les pratiques et la santé des consommateurs réguliers de cannabis Responsables de la recherche : CSAPA – CAARUD Bus 31/32 Maëla Lebrun Gadelius maela.lebrun@bus3132.org Plus Belle La Nuit Victor Martin victor.martin@plusbellelanuit.org Le Bus 31/32 et Plus Belle La Nuit (PBLN) vous proposent de participer à l’étude intitulée « CANNAVID » : Etude de l’impact du Covid19 sur les usages, les pratiques et la santé des consommateurs réguliers de cannabis. En quoi consiste cette étude ? L’objectif principal de cette recherche est d’évaluer l’impact du confinement dû au Covid19 sur vos consommations de cannabis et sur votre santé. Egalement, [...]
Lire la suiteDrogue : touché par le virus, le trafic en pleine mutation Par Emmanuel Fansten et Charles Delouche — 26 mars 2020 à 19:56 Libération, 26 mars 2020 à 19:56 https://www.liberation.fr/france/2020/03/26/drogue-touche-par-le-virus-le-trafic-en-pleine-mutation_1783229?xtor=EREC-25&actId=ebwp0YMB8s1_OGEGSsDRkNUcvuQDVN7a57ET3fWtrS8ltxjKGe9elSCGoITXqyaf&actCampaignType=CAMPAIGN_MAIL&actSource=501802 Malgré la pénurie qui guette avec le confinement, les dealers s’adaptent pour poursuivre leur activité : offres sur le Darknet, livraisons via des plateformes d’appels… Et profitent de la saturation des services de police et de justice, débordés par les affaires prioritaires. Drogue : touché par le virus, le trafic en pleine mutation En bordure du périphérique parisien, les allées du marché aux puces de Saint-Ouen, en Seine-Saint-Denis, sont quasi désertes mardi après-midi, une semaine [...]
Lire la suiteWhere Is Marijuana Legal in the US? [2020] https://www.testclear.com/Where-Is-Marijuana-Legal-in-the-US-2020.aspx Marijuana continues to tread between legal and illegal status, depending on where you are looking in the US and for what purpose you are using the substance. Where Is Marijuana Legal? Medical Marijuana Recreational Marijuana Decriminalized THC-low, CBD-High Allowed Table of Contents Where Is Marijuana Legal? Where Is Marijuana Decriminalized? What Are State Marijuana Laws? What Is the Impact of Marijuana Legalization? What Is the Cole Memorandum? Is Marijuana Legal at the Federal Level? What’s Next for the Legalization of Marijuana? Where Does the Public Stand on Marijuana? What Can You Do? As far as the [...]
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