This article reviews the neurologic syndromes associated with substance use and suggests an approach for identifying and managing substance use disorders. Su…
Pesticides in Cannabis: The Need for Evidence to Inform Policy and Protect Patients.
Drawing from an interdisciplinary synthesis of microbiology, chemistry, osteopathic medicine, psychology, environmental health, and regulatory policy, this c…
Cannabis Dispensary Staff (“Budtender”) Perspectives on Trustworthiness of Social Media Information: A Qualitative Study.
Scientific and medical sources continue to be outpaced by the burgeoning cannabis marketplace regarding emerging forms of cannabis, leaving consumers with a …
NfL and GFAP quantification and associations with mental health in recreational cannabis users-Results from the Swiss study on recreational cannabis access via pharmacies.
Neurofilament light chain (NfL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) are biomarkers for neuroaxonal damage and astroglial injury, respectively. The pre…
Oral Consumption of Cannabidiol During Pregnancy Alters Behavior in Mouse Offspring.
Pregnant people use cannabidiol (CBD) to treat nausea, insomnia, anxiety, and pain. However, CBD crosses the placenta and enters the fetal brain, where it ca…
Attitudes to Drug Policy in Australia, 2001-2022/23: What Does This Mean for Drug Policy Reform in Australia?
We are at a critical juncture for drug policy reform. Toxic drug supply is driving unprecedented deaths in North America, with countries calling for decrimin…
New and emerging treatments for anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorders affect a large portion of the population. While standard treatments show efficacy, rates of treatment non-response and relapse highlight th…
Contentious legality in decentralized governance: The rise and decline of cannabis social clubs in Spain.
Cannabis social clubs (CSCs) emerged in Spain in the 1990s as community-based, non-profit alternatives to illicit cannabis markets, offering adults a closed-…
Prenatal cannabis smoke exposure alters placental development in a murine model of pregnancy.
Cannabis use during pregnancy continues to increase with smoking remaining the most common mode of consumption. While clinical studies highlight an associati…
Cannabis and Mental Health: A Review.
Cannabis use is common among those with mental health conditions, and many people report using cannabis to manage mental health symptoms. It is important for…