IACM-Bulletin du 20 Mars 2020 IACM: 20ème Anniversaire de l'IACM IACM: Conférences IACM: Webinaires IACM: Bulletin IACM: Journaux IACM: Conseil d'administration IACM: Félicitations Un coup d'œil sur le passé IACM: 20ème Anniversaire de l'IACM Il y a 20 ans, un petit cercle de personnes a fondé l'IACM en tant qu'Association for Cannabis as Medicine, plus tard renommée Association for Cannabinoid Medicines. La 1ère conférence internationale de l'IACM sur les cannabinoïdes en médecine, qui s'est tenue à Berlin en 2001 avec l'hôpital de la Charité et l'Association médicale de Berlin, a réuni 80 participants [...]
Lire la suiteCannabis and cannabinoid drug development: evaluating botanical versus single molecule approaches Marcel O. Bonn-Miller, Mahmoud A. ElSohly, Mallory J. E. Loflin, Suman Chandra and Ryan Vandrey International Review of Psychiatry, 2018, VOL. 30, NO. 3, 277–284 Doi : 10.1080/09540261.2018.1474730 ABSTRACT Accumulating evidence suggests that the endocannabinoid system is a promising target for the treatment of a variety of health conditions. Two paths of cannabinoid drug development have emerged. One approach is focused on developing medications that are directly derived from the cannabis plant. The other utilizes a single molecule approach whereby individual phytocannabinoids or novel cannabinoids with therapeutic potential are identified and synthesized for pharmaceutical [...]
Lire la suiteA cross-sectional examination of choice and behavior of veterans with access to free medicinal cannabis Mallory J E Loflin, Kimberly Babson, James Sottile, Sonya B Norman, Staci Gruber, and Marcel O Bonn-Miller The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 2019, VOL. 45, NO. 5, 506–513. Doi : 10.1080/00952990.2019.1604722 ABSTRACT Background : With a rise in public pressure to increase veteran access to medicinal cannabis, free cannabis collectives for military veterans are proliferating across the US. Objectives : The aim of the current study was to document which cannabis formulations and routes of administration are chosen by veterans with increased access to cannabis, and to determine [...]
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 [...]
Lire la suiteUnique treatment potential of cannabidiol for the prevention of relapse to drug use: preclinical proof of principle Gustavo Gonzalez-Cuevas, Remi Martin-Fardon, Tony M. Kerr, David G. Stouffer, Loren H. Parsons, Dana C. Hammell, Stan L. Banks, Audra L. Stinchcomb and Friedbert Weiss Neuropsychopharmacology, 2018, 43, 2036–2045. Doi : 10.1038/s41386-018-0050-8 Cannabidiol (CBD), the major non-psychoactive constituent of Cannabis sativa, has received attention for therapeutic potential in treating neurologic and psychiatric disorders. Recently, CBD has also been explored for potential in treating drug addiction. Substance use disorders are chronically relapsing conditions and relapse risk persists for multiple reasons including craving induced by drug contexts, susceptibility to [...]
Lire la suiteIs cannabis an effective treatment for anxiety disorders ? https://www.anxiety.org/is-cannabis-an-effective-treatment-for-anxiety-what-research-shows Lindsey Salerno, M.Ed. from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Jesse McCann, B.S. from University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine Shari Lieblich, B.S. from University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine Jeremy Tyler, Psy.D. from University of Pennsylvania Is cannabis really an effective treatment for anxiety? Research and evidence shows mixed results so learn the facts here and consult a professional. Facts v. Fiction: What the research says What is cannabis (marijuana)? What are common misconceptions? Yes - cannabis can be an effective anxiety treatment - but the opposite is also true Participate in a clinical trial [...]
Lire la suiteUse of Cannabidiol for the Treatment of Anxiety : A Short Synthesis of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Evidence Madison Wright, Patricia Di Ciano, and Bruna Brands Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 2019, Volume X, Number X, 1-6. Doi : 10.1089/can.2019.0052 Abstract Anxiety disorders have the highest lifetime prevalence of any mental illness worldwide, leading to high societal costs and economic burden. Current pharmacotherapies for anxiety disorders are associated with adverse effects and low efficacy. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a constituent of the Cannabis plant, which has potential therapeutic properties for various indications. After the recent legalization of cannabis, CBD has drawn increased attention as a potential treatment, as [...]
Lire la suiteDown-Regulation of Cannabinoid Type 1 (CB1) Receptor and its Downstream Signaling Pathways in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Valeria Tutino, Maria Gabriella Caruso, Valentina De Nunzio, Dionigi Lorusso, Nicola Veronese, Isabella Gigante, Maria Notarnicola and Gianluigi Giannelli Cancers, 2019, 11, 708, 1-14. doi :10.3390/cancers11050708 Abstract : Changes in the regulation of endocannabinoid production, together with an altered expression of their receptors are hallmarks of cancer, including colorectal cancer (CRC). Although several studies have been conducted to understand the biological role of the CB1 receptor in cancer, little is known about its involvement in the metastatic process of CRC. The aim of this study was to investigate the [...]
Lire la suiteMicrodosing psychedelics : Motivations, subjective effects and harm reduction, Toby Lea et al., 2020
Microdosing psychedelics : Motivations, subjective effects and harm reduction Toby Lea, Nicole Amada, Henrik Jungaberl, Henrike Schecke, Michael Klein International Journal of Drug Policy, 2020, 75, 102600, 9 p. Doi : 10.1016/j.drugpo.2019.11.008 A B S T R A C T Background : In recent years there has been growing media attention on microdosing psychedelics (e.g., LSD, psilocybin). This refers to people routinely taking small doses of psychedelic substances to improve mental health and wellbeing, or to enhance cognitive performance. Research evidence is currently limited. This paper examines microdosing motivations, dosing practices, perceived short-term benefits, unwanted effects, and harm reduction practices. Methods : An international online survey [...]
Lire la suitePsychedelics and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Collin M. Reiff, M.D., Elon E. Richman, M.D., Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D., Linda L. Carpenter, M.D., Alik S. Widge, M.D., Ph.D., Carolyn I. Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D., Ned H. Kalin, M.D., William M. McDonald, M.D., and the Work Group on Biomarkers and Novel Treatments, a Division of the American Psychiatric Association Council of Research AJP in Advance, 2019, 1-20. doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2019.19010035 Objective : The authors provide an evidenced-based summary of the literature on the clinical application of psychedelic drugs in psychiatric disorders. Methods : Searches of PubMed and PsycINFO via Ovid were conducted for articles in English, in peer-reviewed journals, reportingon“psilocybin,” [...]
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