The biological effects of cannabinoids, the major constituents of the ancient medicinal plant
Cannabis sativa (marijuana) are mediated by two members of the G-protein coupled …

In an increasing number of states and countries, cannabis now stands poised to join alcohol
and tobacco as a legal drug. Quantifying the relative adverse and beneficial effects of …

Aims Cannabis and tobacco use and misuse frequently cooccur. This review examines the
epidemiological evidence supporting the lifetime cooccurrence of cannabis and tobacco …

Cannabis is the most widely produced and consumed illicit psychoactive substance
worldwide. Occasional cannabis use can progress to frequent use, abuse and dependence …

Addictions are serious and common psychiatric disorders, and are among the leading
contributors to preventable death. This selective review outlines and highlights the need for …

The endocannabinoid system (eCB) has been studied to identify the molecular structures
present in Cannabis sativa. eCB consists of cannabinoid receptors, endogenous ligands …

Child maltreatment is strongly associated with adolescent psychopathology and substance
abuse and dependence. However, developmental processes unfolding from childhood into …

The adolescent brain is a period of dynamic development making it vulnerable to
environmental factors such as drug exposure. Of the illicit drugs, cannabis is most used by …

Associating with substance using peers is generally considered as one of the most important
predictors of adolescent substance use. However, peer association does not affect all …

Although the application of medical marijuana and cannabinoid drugs is controversial, it is a
part of modern-day medicine. The list of diseases in which cannabinoids are promoted as a …