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 …

Drug addiction is a common brain disorder that is extremely costly to the individual and to
society. Genetics contributes significantly to vulnerability to this disorder, but identification of …

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

Context Understanding the relative contributions of genetic and environmental factors to
trauma exposure, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and major depressive disorder …

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 …

Cannabis and related compounds have created significant research interest as a promising
therapy in many disorders. However, the individual therapeutic effects of cannabinoids and …

Classical autism or autistic disorder belongs to a group of genetically heterogeneous
conditions known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Heritability is estimated as high as …

Aim Twin studies have shown that cannabis use disorders (abuse/dependence) are highly
heritable. This review aims to:(i) review existing linkage studies of cannabis use disorders …

In this narrative review, the neurobiological mechanisms underlying substance abuse and
addiction are discussed with a particular emphasis on the mechanisms that promote …

Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States, yet the role of genetics in
individual symptoms associated with cannabis use disorders has not been evaluated. The …