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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38532499/state-licenses-for-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-neighborhood-level-determinants-of-applicant-quality-in-missouri
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
David M Yaskewich
BACKGROUND: When state governments impose quotas on commercial marijuana licenses, regulatory commissions use an application process to assess the feasibility of prospective businesses. Decisions on license applications are often met with formal appeals and legal challenges from rejected applicants. Although prior research has examined substate disparities in the availability of marijuana dispensaries, less attention has been given to the quality of license applications. The present study analyzed the relationship between neighborhood-level characteristics and the quality of prospective dispensary businesses...
March 26, 2024: Journal of cannabis research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38532234/stigma-risks-and-benefits-of-medicinal-cannabis-use-among-australians-with-cancer
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Julia N Morris, Jessica Loyer, Jason Blunt
PURPOSE: People with cancer who use medicinal cannabis do so despite risks associated with limited clinical evidence, legalities, and stigma. This study investigated how Australians with cancer rationalise their medicinal cannabis use despite its risks. METHODS: Ten adults (5 males and 5 females; mean age of 53.3) who used cannabis medicinally for their cancer were interviewed in 2021-2022 about how they used and accessed the substance, attitudes and beliefs underpinning their use, and conversations with others about medicinal cannabis...
March 27, 2024: Supportive Care in Cancer
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38519643/cannabis-use-after-a-cancer-diagnosis-in-a-population-based-sample-of-cancer-survivors
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mimi Ton, Polly A Newcomb, Salene Jones, Rachel C Malen, Jaimee L Heffner
PURPOSE: This study aimed to characterize the prevalence and correlates of cannabis use and the methods and reasons for use among recently diagnosed cancer survivors in a population sample within Washington state. METHODS: We identified individuals diagnosed with invasive cancers in the prior 6 to 17 months from April 2020 to December 2020 using the Seattle-Puget Sound Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) cancer registry. Participants (n = 1,515) completed a questionnaire, including demographics, medical history, cannabis use, and other substance use...
March 22, 2024: Cancer Causes & Control: CCC
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38505273/fabrication-of-orally-fast-disintegrating-wafer-tablets-containing-cannabis-extract-using-freeze-drying-method
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Chaowalit Monton, Poj Kulvanich, Natawat Chankana, Jirapornchai Suksaeree, Thanapat Songsak
INTRODUCTION: The development of a novel dosage form for cannabis extract is necessary to improve drug delivery and also enhance patient convenience. METHODS: Orally fast-disintegrating wafer tablets containing cannabis extract, which were prepared using the freeze drying technique, were developed in this work. The formulation consisted of several key components: cannabis extract as the active compound, Tween® 80 as a surfactant and solubilizer, gelatin and mannitol as structural components, sucralose as a sweetening agent, and sodium methylparaben and sodium propylparaben as preservatives...
2024: Medical cannabis and cannabinoids
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38500669/observational-analysis-of-the-influence-of-medical-marijuana-use-on-quality-of-life-in-patients
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mark D Kelley, Marwah Obaid, Edward M Miller, Marla Bowie, Zachary S Heeter
INTRODUCTION: A significant gap exists in the understanding and utilization of medical marijuana and its effects on a patient's quality of life. This is largely attributed to Cannabis' sp. Schedule 1 classification, which has impeded the scientific investigation of its effects on the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and quality of life. Additionally, conflicting results from previous studies highlight the need for more research to provide guidance to both patients and clinicians regarding the therapeutic potential of medical marijuana...
2024: Medical cannabis and cannabinoids
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38487377/dispensaries-and-medical-marijuana-certifications-and-indications-unveiling-the-geographic-connections-in-pennsylvania-usa
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Annemarie G Hirsch, Eric A Wright, Cara M Nordberg, Joseph DeWalle, Elena L Stains, Amy L Kennalley, Joy Zhang, Lorraine D Tusing, Brian J Piper
INTRODUCTION: Pennsylvania opened its first medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensary in 2018. Qualifying conditions include six conditions determined to have no or insufficient evidence to support or refute MMJ effectiveness. We conducted a study to describe MMJ dispensary access in Pennsylvania and to determine whether dispensary proximity was associated with MMJ certifications and community demographics. METHODS: Using data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, we geocoded MMJ dispensary locations and linked them to US Census Bureau data...
2024: Medical cannabis and cannabinoids
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38461280/evaluation-of-dispensaries-cannabis-flowers-for-accuracy-of-labeling-of-cannabinoids-content
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mona M Geweda, Chandrani G Majumdar, Malorie N Moore, Mostafa A Elhendawy, Mohamed M Radwan, Suman Chandra, Mahmoud A ElSohly
BACKGROUND: Cannabis policies have changed drastically over the last few years with many states enacting medical cannabis laws, and some authorizing recreational use; all against federal laws. As a result, cannabis products are marketed in dispensaries in different forms, most abundantly as flowers intended for smoking and sometimes vaping. All samples used in this study were obtained directly from law enforcement. The sample collection process was facilitated and funded by the National Marijuana Initiative (NMI), part of the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program...
March 9, 2024: Journal of cannabis research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38433233/a-phase-iii-multisite-randomised-controlled-trial-to-compare-the-efficacy-of-cannabidiol-to-placebo-in-the-treatment-of-cannabis-use-disorder-the-cbd-cud-study-protocol
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Anjali K Bhardwaj, Llew Mills, Michael Doyle, Arshman Sahid, Mark Montebello, Lauren Monds, Shalini Arunogiri, Paul Haber, Valentina Lorenzetti, Dan I Lubman, Peter Malouf, Mary E Harrod, Adrian Dunlop, Tom Freeman, Nicholas Lintzeris
BACKGROUND: Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is increasingly common and contributes to a range of health and social problems. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid recognised for its anticonvulsant, anxiolytic and antipsychotic effects with no habit-forming qualities. Results from a Phase IIa randomised clinical trial suggest that treatment with CBD for four weeks reduced non-prescribed cannabis use in people with CUD. This study examines the efficacy, safety and quality of life of longer-term CBD treatment for patients with moderate-to-severe CUD...
March 4, 2024: BMC Psychiatry
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38421358/accuracy-and-replicability-of-identifying-eyelid-tremor-as-an-indicator-of-recent-cannabis-smoking
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
George Sam Wang, Michael Kosnett, Prem Subramanian, Julia Wrobel, Ming Ma, Tim Brown, L Cinnamon Bidwell, Ashley Brooks-Russell
INTRODUCTION: Cannabis intoxication may increase the risk of motor vehicle crashes. However, reliable methods of assessing cannabis intoxication are limited. The presence of eyelid tremors is among the signs of cannabis use identified under the Drug Evaluation and Classification Program of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Our objectives were to assess the accuracy and replicability of identifying eyelid tremor as an indicator of recent cannabis smoking using a blinded, controlled study design...
January 2024: Clinical Toxicology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38409714/association-between-cannabis-use-and-subjective-cognitive-decline-findings-from-the-behavioral-risk-factor-surveillance-system-brfss
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Zhi Chen, Roger Wong
BACKGROUND: Cannabis consumption has rapidly increased in the United States due to more states legalizing non-medical and medical use. There is limited research, however, investigating whether cannabis may be associated with cognitive function, particularly across multiple dimensions of cannabis use. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine whether cannabis consumption reason, frequency, and method are associated with subjective cognitive decline (SCD)...
February 23, 2024: Current Alzheimer Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38406383/cannabis-and-anxiety-a-critical-review
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REVIEW
Alexander Beletsky, Cherry Liu, Bryson Lochte, Nebiyou Samuel, Igor Grant
INTRODUCTION: Cannabis has been reported to have both anxiogenic and anxiolytic effects. Habitual cannabis use has been associated with anxiety disorders (AD). The causal pathways and mechanisms underlying the association between cannabis use (CU)/cannabis use disorder (CUD) and anxiety remain unclear. We examined the literature via a systematic review to investigate the link between cannabis and anxiety. The hypotheses studied include causality, the common factor theory, and the self-medication hypothesis...
2024: Medical cannabis and cannabinoids
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38401174/individual-differences-in-legal-and-illicit-cannabis-purchasing-behaviour-in-british-columbia-canada-findings-from-a-2021-cross-sectional-survey
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Myles A Maillet
BACKGROUND: Despite thousands of licensed cannabis retail stores operating across Canada, there remains a significant illicit cannabis market. Some cannabis users continue to buy cannabis from dealers, illicit stores, and/or illicit online retailers. METHODS: Data are from the 2021 British Columbia Cannabis Use Survey. Respondents (n = 8473) were 19 years or older, lived in British Columbia at the time of the survey, and reported using cannabis in the past 12 months...
February 23, 2024: International Journal on Drug Policy
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38400767/unrelenting-growth-and-diversification-using-the-health-and-retirement-study-to-illuminate-cannabis-use-among-aging-americans
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Brian Kaskie, Divya Bhagianadh, Julie Bobitt, Fadi Martinos, Gary Milavetz, Kanika Arora
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cannabis use among aging Americans continues to increase. We examine correlates of cannabis use including attitudes, state of residence, health status and service use. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Using the 2018 Health and Retirement Study Cannabis module completed by 1,372 respondents aged 50 and older, we distinguished current cannabis users from those who have never used or have some prior use. We linked 2018 and 2016 core HRS data and used multinomial regressions to identify associations among current use, attitudes, place of residence, as well as current (2018) and past (2016) medical conditions, pain and sleep issues...
February 24, 2024: Gerontologist
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38396047/associations-between-simultaneous-use-of-alcohol-and-cannabis-and-cannabis-related-problems-in-2014-2016-evidence-from-the-washington-panel-survey
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yachen Zhu, Yu Ye, Thomas K Greenfield, William C Kerr
BACKGROUND: To address the research question of how simultaneous users of alcohol and cannabis differ from concurrent users in risk of cannabis use problems after the recreational marijuana legalization in Washington State. METHODS: We used generalized estimating equations with a Poisson distribution to analyze the association between simultaneous use of alcohol and marijuana (SAM) and cannabis-related problems compared to concurrent use. The data is a longitudinal sample of drinkers and cannabis users (n = 257, 47% female) aged 18 years and older from Washington State in 2014-2016...
February 24, 2024: Journal of cannabis research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38390863/association-of-cannabis-use-disorder-with-major-adverse-cardiac-and-cerebrovascular-events-in-older-non-tobacco-users-a-population-based-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Avilash Mondal, Sriharsha Dadana, Poojan Parmar, Maneeth Mylavarapu, Qiming Dong, Samia Rauf Butt, Abeera Kali, Bhaswanth Bollu, Rupak Desai
BACKGROUND: Tobacco use disorder (TUD) adversely impacts older patients with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. However, CVD risk in chronic habitual cannabis users without the confounding impact of TUD hasn't been explored. We aimed to determine the risk of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in older non-tobacco smokers with established CVD risk with vs. without cannabis use disorder (CUD). METHODS: We queried the 2019 National Inpatient Sample for hospitalized non-tobacco smokers with established traditional CVD risk factors aged ≥65 years...
February 19, 2024: Medical Sciences: Open Access Journal
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38383471/characteristics-of-patients-with-non-cancer-pain-and-long-term-prescription-opioid-use-who-have-used-medical-versus-recreational-marijuana
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Whitney M Davidson, Anika Mahavni, Timothy Chrusciel, Joanne Salas, Lisa R Miller-Matero, Mark D Sullivan, Celeste Zabel, Patrick J Lustman, Brian K Ahmedani, Jeffrey F Scherrer
OBJECTIVE: Marijuana use is increasingly common among patients with chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) and long-term opioid therapy (LTOT). We determined if lifetime recreational and medical marijuana use were associated with more frequent and higher dose prescription opioid use. DESIGN: Cross-sectional SUBJECTS: Eligible patients (n=1,037), who had a new period of prescription opioid use lasting 30-90 days, were recruited from two midwestern health care systems to a study of long-term prescription opioid use and mental health outcomes...
February 22, 2024: Journal of cannabis research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38365778/cannabis-use-decision-making-and-perceptions-of-risk-among-breastfeeding-individuals-the-lactation-and-cannabis-lac-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Caroline B Smith, Jenna Schmidt, Elizabeth A Holdsworth, Beatrice Caffé, Olivia Brooks, Janet E Williams, David R Gang, Mark A McGuire, Michelle K McGuire, Celestina Barbosa-Leiker, Courtney L Meehan
OBJECTIVE: Our primary objective was to understand breastfeeding individuals' decisions to use cannabis. Specifically, we investigated reasons for cannabis use, experiences with healthcare providers regarding use, and potential concerns about cannabis use. METHODS: We collected survey data from twenty breastfeeding participants from Washington and Oregon who used cannabis at least once weekly. We documented individuals' cannabis use and analyzed factors associated with their decisions to use cannabis during lactation...
February 16, 2024: Journal of cannabis research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38352661/cannabidiol-derived-cannabinoids-the-unregulated-designer-drug-market-following-the-2018-farm-bill
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REVIEW
Charles N Zawatsky, Sara Mills-Huffnagle, Corinne M Augusto, Kent E Vrana, Jennifer E Nyland
BACKGROUND: In this review, we summarize current scientific knowledge on psychoactive cannabinoids synthesized from cannabidiol (CBD) and sold in the semi-legal market established in response to the passage of the US Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill. The discussion focuses on recent developments that suggest this unregulated market may be fertile ground for a potential health crisis. SUMMARY: Current research into CBD-derived cannabinoids is mainly limited to Δ8 -tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8 -THC) products, with some recent publications beginning to explore O-acetyl-THC, a term describing the acetate ester of Δ8 -THC or Δ9 -THC, and its potential pulmonary toxicity...
2024: Medical cannabis and cannabinoids
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38343069/simultaneous-cannabis-and-alcohol-use-among-medical-cannabis-patients
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Alexandra F Kritikos, Julie K Johnson, Dominic Hodgkin
Background: During the past two decades of cannabis legalization, the prevalence of medical cannabis (MC) use has increased and there has also been an upward trend in alcohol consumption. As less restricted cannabis laws generate more adult cannabis users, there is concern that more individuals may be simultaneously using medical cannabis with alcohol. A few studies have examined simultaneous use of medical cannabis with alcohol, but none of those studies also assessed patients' current or previous non-medical cannabis use...
February 11, 2024: Substance Use & Misuse
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38319080/how-much-thc-is-in-that-joint-a-daily-diary-study-of-young-adults-knowledge-of-the-cannabinoid-content-of-cannabis-products
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sophie G Coelho, Christian S Hendershot, Nicolle Fox, Jeffrey D Wardell
OBJECTIVE: Many young adults report frequent cannabis use and are at risk for cannabis harms. Knowledge of the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) concentrations of cannabis products may promote harm reduction, but few studies have characterized cannabinoid concentration knowledge in this population. This study used day-level data to examine predictors of cannabinoid concentration knowledge and associations of cannabinoid concentration knowledge with substance-related consequences among young adults...
February 6, 2024: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
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