Frontier mental health research: psychedelics & drug studies

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2 papers

Safety and Toxicology of Cannabinoids

Jane Sachs, Erin McGlade, Deborah Yurgelun‐Todd
Neurotherapeutics Summary & key facts 2015 126 citations

There is a large body of research but no clear answer about cannabis safety and benefits. More than 60 systematic reviews exist, yet findings are mixed because studies use different methods and cannabis products vary a lot. Research shows short- and long-term effects on the heart, lungs, immune system, sleep,…

Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects

Cannabinoids and Schizophrenia: Risks and Therapeutic Potential

Marc W. Manseau, Donald Goff
Neurotherapeutics Summary & key facts 2015 57 citations

Many studies find that cannabis use is linked with a higher chance of later psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, and with an earlier start of psychotic symptoms. Pooled analyses report a modestly increased risk, and heavy or frequent use and use that begins in adolescence show stronger links. Biological systems affected…

Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Sleep and Wakefulness Research
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