Therapeutic potential of cannabis, cannabidiol, and cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals
CA Legare, WM Raup-Konsavage, KE Vrana - Pharmacology, 2022 - karger.com
Background: There is a growing interest in the use of cannabis (and its extracts), as well as
CBD oil (hemp extracts containing cannabidiol), for therapeutic purposes. While there is …
CBD oil (hemp extracts containing cannabidiol), for therapeutic purposes. While there is …
Alleviation of opioid withdrawal by cannabis and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol: A systematic review of observational and experimental human studies
Background While six US states have already officially authorized cannabinoids to substitute
opioids and treat opioid use disorder, the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids remain …
opioids and treat opioid use disorder, the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids remain …
“I got a bunch of weed to help me through the withdrawals”: Naturalistic cannabis use reported in online opioid and opioid recovery community discussion forums
A growing body of research has reported on the potential opioid-sparing effects of cannabis
and cannabinoids, but less is known about specific mechanisms. The present research …
and cannabinoids, but less is known about specific mechanisms. The present research …
Endogenous opiates and behavior: 2021
RJ Bodnar - Peptides, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper is the forty-fourth consecutive installment of the annual anthological review of
research concerning the endogenous opioid system, summarizing articles published during …
research concerning the endogenous opioid system, summarizing articles published during …
Genetics of cannabis use in opioid use disorder: A genome-wide association and polygenic risk score study
A Hillmer, C Chawar, A Lamri, J Hudson, F Kapczinski… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Individuals with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) have increased rates of
cannabis use in comparison to the general population. Research on the short-and long-term …
cannabis use in comparison to the general population. Research on the short-and long-term …
Risks of returning to opioid use at treatment entry and early in opioid use disorder treatment: Role of non-opioid substances
Objective Patients in treatment with medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) often report
use of other substances in addition to opioids. Few studies exist that examine the …
use of other substances in addition to opioids. Few studies exist that examine the …
The prevalence and pattern of cannabis use among patients attending a methadone treatment clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
EW Ngarachu, SK Kiburi, FR Owiti… - … treatment, prevention, and …, 2022 - Springer
Background Cannabis use during methadone treatment may negatively impact treatment
outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of cannabis …
outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of cannabis …
Evaluating associations between cannabis and heroin use
M Olfson - American journal of psychiatry, 2024 - Am Psychiatric Assoc
Despite being illegal under US federal law, cannabis has gained widespread public
acceptance. Over half of US adults (59%) believe that cannabis should be legal for …
acceptance. Over half of US adults (59%) believe that cannabis should be legal for …
“Everything is kind of the same except my mind is with me”: exploring cannabis substitution in a sample of adults in early recovery from an opioid or stimulant addiction
CA Beaugard, AY Walley, M Amodeo - Harm Reduction Journal, 2024 - Springer
Recovery from addiction is frequently equated with abstinence. However, some individuals
who resolve an addiction continue to use substances, including via substitution (ie …
who resolve an addiction continue to use substances, including via substitution (ie …
Cannabis use and opioid relapse: An exploratory survival analysis of prospectively collected data
Importance It is known that only minority of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive
treatment, of which only a fraction successfully complete treatment as intended. Factors …
treatment, of which only a fraction successfully complete treatment as intended. Factors …