Cannabidiol: Pharmacology and potential therapeutic role
... ratio (OR) was 0.42 for every cannabis use and 0.36 for cannabis use within 90 days of hospitalization. No effect was observed in women. The authors suggested that cannabis is protective of both provoked and unprovoked seizures, for ...
... ratio (OR) was 0.42 for every cannabis use and 0.36 for cannabis use within 90 days of hospitalization. No effect was observed in women. The authors suggested that cannabis is protective of both provoked and unprovoked seizures, for ...
Sorting Through the Science on Marijuana: Facts, Fallacies,
... 7. See Michelle Glass et al., Cannabinoid Receptors in the Human Brain: a Detailed Anatomical and Quantitative Autoradiographic Study in the Fetal, Neonatal and Adult Human Brain, 77 NEUROSCIENCE 299, 299–300 (1997) (describing the behavioral effects of cannabinoids, such as “enhancement of the sens ...
... 7. See Michelle Glass et al., Cannabinoid Receptors in the Human Brain: a Detailed Anatomical and Quantitative Autoradiographic Study in the Fetal, Neonatal and Adult Human Brain, 77 NEUROSCIENCE 299, 299–300 (1997) (describing the behavioral effects of cannabinoids, such as “enhancement of the sens ...
Multiple-Drug Toxicity Caused by the Coadministration of 4
... ecstasy, and amphetamine (5). The most common routes of administration for mephedrone are oral and insufflation, although there have been some reports of intravenous and suppository administration (5). After administration of mephedrone, the initial onset of stimulus and euphoria typically lasts 10– ...
... ecstasy, and amphetamine (5). The most common routes of administration for mephedrone are oral and insufflation, although there have been some reports of intravenous and suppository administration (5). After administration of mephedrone, the initial onset of stimulus and euphoria typically lasts 10– ...
The Challenges of Methamphetamine
... – including 583,000 methamphetamine users – Similar to 2003 data. – (National Survey on Drug Use & Health) NSDUH 2004 data ...
... – including 583,000 methamphetamine users – Similar to 2003 data. – (National Survey on Drug Use & Health) NSDUH 2004 data ...
Substance Abuse
... – including 583,000 methamphetamine users – Similar to 2003 data. – (National Survey on Drug Use & Health) NSDUH 2004 data ...
... – including 583,000 methamphetamine users – Similar to 2003 data. – (National Survey on Drug Use & Health) NSDUH 2004 data ...
Forensic Toxicology PPT
... • Sedation occurs 20-30 minutes after administration and lasts for hours. • The drug is not commonly used by physicians in the US. • The drug has been added to drinks at parties, where it is reportedly given to female party participants in hopes of lowered inhibitions. Police report that after inges ...
... • Sedation occurs 20-30 minutes after administration and lasts for hours. • The drug is not commonly used by physicians in the US. • The drug has been added to drinks at parties, where it is reportedly given to female party participants in hopes of lowered inhibitions. Police report that after inges ...
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... methamphetamine following acute (Day 1) and repeated (Day 4) administrations. The 1.0 mg/kg prazosin dose attenuated the hyperactive effect of methamphetamine without disrupting activity in unpaired control mice. These results are consistent with previous studies that have reported that prazosin dos ...
... methamphetamine following acute (Day 1) and repeated (Day 4) administrations. The 1.0 mg/kg prazosin dose attenuated the hyperactive effect of methamphetamine without disrupting activity in unpaired control mice. These results are consistent with previous studies that have reported that prazosin dos ...
Adverse effects and Drug Interactions Associated with Inhaled
... addiction potential with chronic use. There is a perception that increased legalization may be associated with increased use because the public may consider that marijuana’s adverse effect profile is benign. Cerdá et al evaluated the relationship between state legalization of medical marijuana and m ...
... addiction potential with chronic use. There is a perception that increased legalization may be associated with increased use because the public may consider that marijuana’s adverse effect profile is benign. Cerdá et al evaluated the relationship between state legalization of medical marijuana and m ...
A Position Paper - American College of Physicians
... because the absorption and efficacy of THC on symptom relief is dependent on subject familiarity with smoking and inhaling. Experienced smokers are more competent at self-titrating to get the desired results. Thus, smoking behavior is not easily quantified or replicated (35). Other problems with smo ...
... because the absorption and efficacy of THC on symptom relief is dependent on subject familiarity with smoking and inhaling. Experienced smokers are more competent at self-titrating to get the desired results. Thus, smoking behavior is not easily quantified or replicated (35). Other problems with smo ...
Analysis of 3, 4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and its
... and 2 mL 25mM KH2PO4.After drying the column with 6 mL of air, plasma interferences were removed by washing with 1.5 mL of 25mM KH2PO4and 1 mL of methanol, followed by 1.6 mL of air. The elution was done twice with 1.25 mL of methanol-HCl 7.3% (97.5:2.5), followed by 1 mL of air. After addition of 9 ...
... and 2 mL 25mM KH2PO4.After drying the column with 6 mL of air, plasma interferences were removed by washing with 1.5 mL of 25mM KH2PO4and 1 mL of methanol, followed by 1.6 mL of air. The elution was done twice with 1.25 mL of methanol-HCl 7.3% (97.5:2.5), followed by 1 mL of air. After addition of 9 ...
Zopiclone is a drug with very similar effects
... of withdrawal on their own by using opiates or other drugs over several months. However, this is extremely unpredictable and may well cause more problems than it solves. If you want to cut down, stop or get some advice, contact your local drug service and get some specialist help (see back page for ...
... of withdrawal on their own by using opiates or other drugs over several months. However, this is extremely unpredictable and may well cause more problems than it solves. If you want to cut down, stop or get some advice, contact your local drug service and get some specialist help (see back page for ...
The relationship between methamphetamine use and violent
... link between methamphetamine use and violence, but there is considerable evidence that the two entities are related. The strongest evidence for a relationship between methamphetamine use and violence is in the context of methamphetamine-induced psychosis. In this context, violence is likely to be re ...
... link between methamphetamine use and violence, but there is considerable evidence that the two entities are related. The strongest evidence for a relationship between methamphetamine use and violence is in the context of methamphetamine-induced psychosis. In this context, violence is likely to be re ...
THC on learning in adolescent and adult rats
... In Experiment 3, 20 male adolescent and 20 male adult rats were used to assess the long-lasting effects of chronic THC treatment on spatial learning. The rats were given i.p. injections of either the control vehicle solution (n = 10 in each age group) or 5.0 mg/kg THC (n = 10 in each age group) once ...
... In Experiment 3, 20 male adolescent and 20 male adult rats were used to assess the long-lasting effects of chronic THC treatment on spatial learning. The rats were given i.p. injections of either the control vehicle solution (n = 10 in each age group) or 5.0 mg/kg THC (n = 10 in each age group) once ...
Forensic Identification of Salvia divinorum and Salvinorin A
... and many other countries as a hallucinogenic drug. Because of this, numerous studies have been conducted in identifying the plant material. Some of the most common methods include UV/Vis, TLC, and GC/MS. This article discusses these methods, as well as two other common identification methods proven ...
... and many other countries as a hallucinogenic drug. Because of this, numerous studies have been conducted in identifying the plant material. Some of the most common methods include UV/Vis, TLC, and GC/MS. This article discusses these methods, as well as two other common identification methods proven ...
Marijuana as a Schedule I Substance: Political Ploy or Accepted
... does not result in a withdrawal syndrome with severe symptomatology."6 4 Dependence on the drug is more likely to be psychological than physical.6 5 b. Behavioral Effects Marijuana has sedative, euphoriant, and, when taken in large doses, hallucinogenic properties.66 At low to moderate doses, clinic ...
... does not result in a withdrawal syndrome with severe symptomatology."6 4 Dependence on the drug is more likely to be psychological than physical.6 5 b. Behavioral Effects Marijuana has sedative, euphoriant, and, when taken in large doses, hallucinogenic properties.66 At low to moderate doses, clinic ...
2. The contemporary drug problem: characteristics, patterns and
... risk-averse and thus use smaller amounts of drugs than males, which may make it easier for women to stop using drugs. The school surveys conducted in 35 European countries in 2007 by the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs found that among 15 and 16-year-old students 23 per cen ...
... risk-averse and thus use smaller amounts of drugs than males, which may make it easier for women to stop using drugs. The school surveys conducted in 35 European countries in 2007 by the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs found that among 15 and 16-year-old students 23 per cen ...
Why Marijuana Legalization is NOT a Good Idea For Texas
... identical to conventional treats. Children have innocently mistaken these highly potent marijuana-infused products for regular candy or cookies. Health effects can be much more severe than for adults, due to their smaller size and weight.16,17,18 ...
... identical to conventional treats. Children have innocently mistaken these highly potent marijuana-infused products for regular candy or cookies. Health effects can be much more severe than for adults, due to their smaller size and weight.16,17,18 ...
Psychometric assessment of the Hallucinogen Rating Scale Drug Alcohol Depend 137
... derivatives, with mixed psychostimulant and hallucinogenic properties, have prompted new research efforts directed to clarify the complex psychological effects elicited by these agents. In this context, new psychometric research tools have been designed to quantify their effects on the central nervo ...
... derivatives, with mixed psychostimulant and hallucinogenic properties, have prompted new research efforts directed to clarify the complex psychological effects elicited by these agents. In this context, new psychometric research tools have been designed to quantify their effects on the central nervo ...
BIOANALYTICAL METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS
... and triplicates of each dilution were analyzed in same day for repeatability and the results were subjected to statistical analysis. ...
... and triplicates of each dilution were analyzed in same day for repeatability and the results were subjected to statistical analysis. ...
Spice/K2 drugs – more than innocent substitutes for marijuana
... Synthetic agonists of cannabinoid receptors (hereafter ‘synthetic cannabimimetics’) represent a relatively new type of designer psychoactive drugs that has recently emerged on the recreational drug market (Fattore and Fratta, 2011; Zawilska, 2011; Winstock and Barratt, 2013). Smokeable herbal mixtur ...
... Synthetic agonists of cannabinoid receptors (hereafter ‘synthetic cannabimimetics’) represent a relatively new type of designer psychoactive drugs that has recently emerged on the recreational drug market (Fattore and Fratta, 2011; Zawilska, 2011; Winstock and Barratt, 2013). Smokeable herbal mixtur ...
Misc topic, Medicine and Drugs
... cells by binding to specific receptor molecules (the "lock"), which are often located in the cell membrane. This binding "unlocks" the cell's response, so that the hormone or neurotransmitter can exert its effects. Many drugs work by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone or neurotransmitter in the ...
... cells by binding to specific receptor molecules (the "lock"), which are often located in the cell membrane. This binding "unlocks" the cell's response, so that the hormone or neurotransmitter can exert its effects. Many drugs work by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone or neurotransmitter in the ...
Heroin and cocaine co-use in a group of injection drug users in
... The negative health and social consequences of cocaine use by opioid-dependent individuals are severe and have been well documented. Because users of opioids typically self-administer cocaine by the intravenous route,2,4,6,9,12,18,19 and because cocaine has a short half-life, the frequency of inject ...
... The negative health and social consequences of cocaine use by opioid-dependent individuals are severe and have been well documented. Because users of opioids typically self-administer cocaine by the intravenous route,2,4,6,9,12,18,19 and because cocaine has a short half-life, the frequency of inject ...
Overcoming the Bell-Shaped Dose-Response of
... in management of neuropathic pain, hypertension, post-stroke neuroprotection, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and cancer [3]. Doses up to 1500 mg per day as well as chronic use of CBD have been reported as being well tolerated by humans [3]. During the last 10 - 15 years, many studies have focused on t ...
... in management of neuropathic pain, hypertension, post-stroke neuroprotection, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and cancer [3]. Doses up to 1500 mg per day as well as chronic use of CBD have been reported as being well tolerated by humans [3]. During the last 10 - 15 years, many studies have focused on t ...
Myers Samantha Myers Paige French General Medical Conditions 5
... Addiction is a brain disease, and can significantly impair adolescents. I defy the stigma that marijuana is “not addictive” because I saw her lose everything that she had going for her. Lastly, people think marijuana should not be legalized because it does not provide the United States with any econ ...
... Addiction is a brain disease, and can significantly impair adolescents. I defy the stigma that marijuana is “not addictive” because I saw her lose everything that she had going for her. Lastly, people think marijuana should not be legalized because it does not provide the United States with any econ ...