Researchers in Rhode Island studied the value of motivational interviewing + mindfulness meditation. Continue reading Reducing marijuana use among young women
Category Archives: Marijuana (Cannabinoids)
Marijuana interaction with warfarin reported
Researchers from the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Wyoming report that when taken together, 1 patient experienced bleeding from the blood “thinner” warfarin (Coumadin). Continue reading Marijuana interaction with warfarin reported
Sumarizing the mental health implications of music therapy
Researchers at Kaohsiung Medical University, in Taiwan reviewed the evidence related to music’s effect on people with different mental illnesses. Continue reading Sumarizing the mental health implications of music therapy
Another dopey cannabis study
The left coast is a source of many useless studies of “medical” marijuana.
Here’s another from researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, in Kelowna, British Columbia. Continue reading Another dopey cannabis study
Kaiser points out the 800-pound gorilla
“14 states and the District of Columbia have launched a medical experiment that doesn’t follow any of the rules of science. By approving the use of marijuana as a medicine, they are bypassing the federal government’s elaborate processes for approving medicines.”
It has happened only once before. Continue reading Kaiser points out the 800-pound gorilla
Cognitive effects of street cannabis in MS patients
Given that multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with cognitive (reasoning) deterioration, researchers at the University of Toronto, in Ontario, determined the neuropsychological effects of cannabis use in these patients.
Listen up, Montel Williams. Continue reading Cognitive effects of street cannabis in MS patients
Risks of driving while on medical cannabis
Medical cannabis is associated with a number of adverse medical and psychiatric consequences.
Dr. Gary Reisfield (photo), who is Chief of Pain Management Services at the University of Florida College of Medicine, in Gainesville, has reviewed the risks. Continue reading Risks of driving while on medical cannabis
Effects of cannabis on the brain
The effects of cannabis are mediated via cannabinoid CB1 receptors in the brain.
Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health, in Bethesda, Maryland, measured the effects of chronic daily cannabis smokers on these receptors. Continue reading Effects of cannabis on the brain
Memory and psychotic effects of smoking cannabis
Researchers at the University College London, in the UK, report on the acute negative effects of smoking pot.
Here are their results and why they’re important. Continue reading Memory and psychotic effects of smoking cannabis
Neuropsychological effects of cannabis in patients with MS
Researchers at the University of Toronto, in Ontario studied the relationship. Continue reading Neuropsychological effects of cannabis in patients with MS
Cannabinoids to treat chronic non-cancer pain
Effective options to treat patients with chronic pain are limited.
Researchers at the University of Toronto reviewed lots of different forms of cannabis. Continue reading Cannabinoids to treat chronic non-cancer pain
Effects of aerobic exercise on cannabis craving
Researchers at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee, studied non-treatment seeking cannabis-dependent adults. Continue reading Effects of aerobic exercise on cannabis craving
Smoking cannabis to treat neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain state that usually is accompanied by tissue injury.
Researchers at McGill University, in Montreal, Quebec, report that inhaled medical marijuana is better than no treatment… but not by much. Continue reading Smoking cannabis to treat neuropathic pain
Cannabis use and the risk of psychosis
Researchers at Prince of Wales Hospital, in New South Wales, Australia, reviewed the evidence to determine the extent to which use of cannabis, alcohol, and other psychoactive substances affect the age at onset of psychosis. Continue reading Cannabis use and the risk of psychosis
Hospitalizations due to smoking marijuana
Researchers at Universite de Toulouse, in France, assessed cannabis-related adverse events leading to hospitalization, and the corresponding annual risk. Continue reading Hospitalizations due to smoking marijuana
Safety risks of marijuana
Ms. Leslie Bohner at Touro University in Vallejo, California summarizes the risks of medical marijuana. Continue reading Safety risks of marijuana
Driving under the influence of cannabis
Past studies on the impact of driving under the influence of cannabis on traffic safety showed that during the acute period of intoxication, cannabis diminishes driving faculties and raises the risk of collision.
Researchers from University de Montreal, in Quebec studied the association between impulsivity or sensation-seeking and the risk of driving under the influence of cannabis. Continue reading Driving under the influence of cannabis
Negative effects of cannabis in bipolar disorder
Research suggests that cannabis use has a negative effect on onset and outcome of schizophrenia.
Now, researchers at Eli Lilly Nederland at Houten, The Netherlands report, “cannabis users experienced less satisfaction with life and had a lower probability of having a relationship compared with nonusers.” Continue reading Negative effects of cannabis in bipolar disorder
The status of marijuana in multiple sclerosis
Researchers from the University of Patras Medical School in Greece have reviewed the data.
Continue reading The status of marijuana in multiple sclerosis
Cannabinoids to treat Tourette’s Syndrome?
The Cochrane review concludes there’s not enough supporting data. Continue reading Cannabinoids to treat Tourette’s Syndrome?