cannabis

Elements regulatory marijuana, to consideration for the effective protection of the health of the population

Scientific article

Abstract When discussing the public health approach to the use of marijuana, the complexity of rigorous regulatory interventions for population protection is omitted. Using the experience of governments where these practices already exist...

Symposium: "Marijuana and health, medicinal and recreational use considerations"

24 October 2017

Mexico City

Mexico

Tuesday, 24 October, 19:00 to 21:00 hours (time of the city of Mexico)

Symposium
MARIJUANA AND HEALTH: CONSIDERATIONS ON MEDICINAL AND RECREATIONAL USE

Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines: A Comprehensive Update of Evidence and Recommendations

Scientific article

12 July 2017

ABSTRACT Background: Cannabis use is common in North America, especially among young people, and is associated with a risk of various acute and chronic adverse health outcomes. Cannabis control regimes are evolving, for example, toward a...

Congreso internacional sobre cannabis y sus derivados: Salud, educación y ley

23 November 2017

Catoira

Spain

El I Congreso Internacional sobre Cannabis y sus Derivados: Salud, Educación y Ley, es una iniciativa científica que pretende aglutinar a profesionales sanitarios y de la educación, estudiantes de las ramas socio-sanitarias y todas aquellas personas interesadas en dar una respuesta a los problemas derivados del consumo de cannabis, fenómeno que ha sufrido un gran auge en los últimos años.

Common Marijuana-Related Cases Encountered in the Emergency Department

Scientific article

In 2000, Colorado voters decriminalized marijuana for medical use; however, because marijuana use remained illegal under federal law, the number of users was low. In 2009, President Obama instructed federal officials not to enforce...

Synthetic Cathinone and Cannabinoid Designer Drugs Pose a Major Risk for Public Health

Scientific article

23 August 2017

As part of an increasing worldwide use of designer drugs, recent use of compounds containing cathinones and synthetic cannabinoids is especially prevalent. Here, we reviewed current literature on the prevalence, epidemiology, bio-behavioral...

Economic Hardships and Patterns of Drug Consumption in Europe

Scientific article

30 August 2017

A new study recently published in the Journal of Health Economics considers the changes in patterns of drug consumption and attitudes towards substances among youth (15-24) across 28 European countries. Of particular interest for the...

Effect of Marijuana Use on Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Mortality

Scientific article

8 August 2017

Abstract Background Reports associate marijuana use with cardiovascular emergencies. Studies relating marijuana use to cardiovascular mortality are scarce. Recent advance towards marijuana use legalization emphasizes the importance of...

The Effects of Cannabis among Adults with Chronic Pain and an Overview of General Harms

Scientific article

15 August 2017

Abstract Background: Cannabis is increasingly available for the treatment of chronic pain, yet its efficacy remains uncertain. Purpose: To review the benefits of plant-based cannabis preparations for treating chronic pain in adults and the...

Evidence Lacking on Benefits of Cannabis for Treating Chronic Pain or PTSD

News

By Kelly Young Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD Evidence is limited on the benefits of cannabis use for treating chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to two reviews in the Annals of...

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