Cannabis laws in Belarus
Medical: illegalRecreational: illegal Cannabis is not legal in Belarus. The country has some of the harshest drug laws on the European continent and makes no distinction whatsoever between cannabis and …
Month: October 2022
Cannabis regulations in Slovenia
Medical: legal, but limitedRecreational: decriminalized Recreational cannabis is illegal in Slovenia but possessing small amounts of cannabis for personal use is not considered a criminal offense. Medical marijuana is not …
The nose knows: how to identify common scents from terpenes
If you’re new to cannabis, you may think that all weed smells the same. But once you’ve spent some time with the plant, the nuances and complexities appear. Different strains …
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The non-euphoric phytocannabinoid cannabidivarin counteracts intestinal inflammation in mice and cytokine expression in biopsies from UC pediatric patients
Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) using marijuana have been reported to experience symptomatic benefit. Cannabidivarin (CBDV) is a safe non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid able to activate and desensitize TRPA1, a member of …
Cannabidiol in Dentistry: A Scoping Review
Cannabidiol (CBD) has been gaining increased attention in contemporary society but seems to have been little explored in dentistry. This scoping review mapped the scientific and technological scenarios related to …
The safety and efficacy of low oral doses of cannabidiol: An evaluation of the evidence
Global interest in the non-intoxicating cannabis constituent, cannabidiol (CBD), is increasing with claims of therapeutic effects across a diversity of health conditions. At present, there is sufficient clinical trial evidence …
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The role of cannabinoids in neurodevelopmental disorders of children and adolescents
Neurodevelopmental disorders have a multifactorial etiology that results from the interaction between biological and environmental factors. The biological basis of many of these disorders is only partially understood, which makes …
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Cannabinoids for behavioral symptoms in severe dementia: Safety and feasibility in a long-term pilot observational study in nineteen patients
The management of behavioral symptoms and rigidity in patients with dementia constitutes a significant challenge. Short-term studies suggest an interest in the use of medical cannabis, but long-term data are …
Can cannabis use during pregnancy contribute to low birth weight?
Cannabis is one of the most commonly used substances during pregnancy. Stigmas around weed are subsiding and the plant is becoming more prominent, leading to a rise in cannabis use. …
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Intracellular Molecular Targets and Signaling Pathways Involved in Antioxidative and Neuroprotective Effects of Cannabinoids in Neurodegenerative Conditions
In the last few decades, endocannabinoids, plant-derived cannabinoids and synthetic can- nabinoids have received growing interest as treatment options in neurodegenerative conditions. In various experimental settings, they have displayed antioxidative, …