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Cannabis: Reading List

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Of all illicit substances, cannabis stands out as the most extensively cultivated, trafficked, and misused. It has significant effects on the human body and mind, altering sensory perceptions, mood, cognitive abilities, motor coordination, and sense of self and time. In this reading list, you can find out more about cannabis and cannabis use. You can also visit the ISSUP network dedicated to the topic for further reading materials and resources.

1) The alcohol and drug foundation have put together a factsheet on cannabis, which provides a definition, information about how it is used, the...

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Cannabis Use, Cannabis Use Disorder, and Comorbid Psychiatric Illness

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Hasin, D., & Walsh, C. (2020). Cannabis use, cannabis use disorder, and comorbid psychiatric illness: a narrative review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(1), 15.

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As attitudes toward cannabis, its legal status, and patterns of use continue to evolve, the landscape surrounding this substance is in a constant state of flux. Against this backdrop, this review aims to provide an up-to-date overview of the literature on the comorbidity of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder (CUD) with other substance use and psychiatric disorders.

Results: 

  • A strong body of literature shows associations between cannabis use and CUD with other drug use, psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.
  • The strongest evidence of a...
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Cannabis Use in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Belete, H., Mekonen, T., Espinosa, D. C., Ambaw, F., Connor, J., Chan, G., ... & Leung, J. (2023). Cannabis use in Sub‐Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Addiction.

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Background and Aims

The most available data on the prevalence of cannabis use come from population surveys conducted in high-income countries in North America, Oceania and Europe. Less is known about the prevalence of cannabis use in Africa. This systematic review aimed to summarize general population-level cannabis use in sub-Saharan Africa since 2010.

Results

The study included 53 studies and included 13 239 participants.

  • Among adolescents, the life-time, 12-month and 6-month prevalence of cannabis use were 7.9%, 5.2% and 4.5% respectively.
  • The corresponding life-time, 12...
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Nationally representative surveys on cannabis use lack product details relevant to public health

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Source: Stith, S., Pearson, J., Brockelman, F., Keeling, K., Hall, B., & Friedman, A. (2023). Nationally Representative Surveys on Cannabis Use Lack Product Details Relevant to Public Health. Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports, 100134. Highlights •Nationally representative surveys measure cannabis...
Nationally representative surveys on cannabis use lack product details relevant to public health.pdf
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Cannabis Home Cultivation in Canada Before and After Legalization: Research Highlights

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Source: https://www.ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2023-01/CCSA_Cannabis_Home_Cultivation_Highlights_en_0.pdf Cannabis home cultivation among people who consume cannabis for medical and nonmedical reasons rose slightly after legalization, from about six per cent in 2018 to nine per cent in 2020. Most...
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Marijuana Use and Its Impact | Fact Check

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Partnership to End Addiction What is marijuana? What are the impacts of early marijuana use? Carleah Summers, recovery advocate and mother in recovery gives you all of the facts you need to know about marijuana and its negative affects. Subscribe to Partnership to End Addiction: https://bit.ly...
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Correlates of treatment engagement and client outcomes: results of a randomised controlled trial of nabiximols for the treatment of cannabis use disorder

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Mills, L., Dunlop, A., Montebello, M. et al. Correlates of treatment engagement and client outcomes: results of a randomised controlled trial of nabiximols for the treatment of cannabis use disorder. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 67 (2022).

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There is increasing interest and evidence for the use of cannabinoid medications in the treatment of cannabis use disorder, but little examination of the correlates of successful treatment. This paper is a secondary analysis of a randomised placebo-controlled trial of nabiximols for the treatment of cannabis use disorder (CUD), aiming to identify which client and treatment characteristics impact treatment engagement and outcomes.

Method

Bayesian multiple regression models were used to examine the impact of age, gender, duration of regular cannabis use, daily quantity of...

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Placebo Response and Media Attention in Randomized Clinical Trials Assessing Cannabis-Based Therapies for Pain A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Source: Gedin F, Blomé S, Pontén M, et al. Placebo Response and Media Attention in Randomized Clinical Trials Assessing Cannabis-Based Therapies for Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(11):e2243848. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.43848 Key Points Question What is...
Placebo Response and Media Attention in Randomized Clinical Trials Assessing Cannabis-Based Therapies for Pain A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.pdf
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Does cannabidiol make cannabis safer? A randomised, double-blind, cross-over trial of cannabis with four different CBD:THC ratios

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Source: Englund, A., Oliver, D., Chesney, E. et al. Does cannabidiol make cannabis safer? A randomised, double-blind, cross-over trial of cannabis with four different CBD:THC ratios. Neuropsychopharmacol. (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41386-022-01478-z Abstract As countries adopt more permissive...
Does cannabidiol make cannabis safer A randomised, double-blind, cross-over trial of cannabis with four different CBD THC ratios.pdf
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The Substance Use Professional’s Guide to Addressing Medical Cannabis in Substance Use Treatment Settings

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ISSUP would like to invite you to an upcoming Webinar on Addressing Medical Cannabis in Substance Use Treatment Settings.
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Chest CT Findings in Marijuana Smokers

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Source: Murtha, L., Sathiadoss, P., Salameh, J. P., Mcinnes, M. D., & Revah, G. (2022). Chest CT Findings in Marijuana Smokers. Radiology, 212611. Summary In this case-control study of marijuana smokers, nonsmokers, and tobacco-only smokers, smoking marijuana was associated with paraseptal emphysema...
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Correlates of treatment engagement and client outcomes: results of a randomised controlled trial of nabiximols for the treatment of cannabis use disorder

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Mills, L., Dunlop, A., Montebello, M. et al. Correlates of treatment engagement and client outcomes: results of a randomised controlled trial of nabiximols for the treatment of cannabis use disorder. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 67 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00493-z

Introduction and aims

There is increasing interest and evidence for the use of cannabinoid medications in the treatment of cannabis use disorder, but little examination of the correlates of successful treatment. This paper is a secondary analysis of a randomised placebo-controlled trial of nabiximols for the treatment of cannabis use disorder (CUD), aiming to identify which client and treatment characteristics impact treatment engagement and outcomes.

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Bayesian multiple regression models were used to examine the impact of age, gender, duration of regular cannabis use, daily quantity...

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Cannabis y Adolescencia

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ISSUP Chile invites you to participate in a webinar on the results of current research on the impact of cannabis use on the developing adolescent brain?

The webinar will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 17:30 (Chile time)

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Changes in Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Following Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Subsequent Commercialization in Ontario, Canada

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Source: Myran DT, Roberts R, Pugliese M, Taljaard M, Tanuseputro P, Pacula RL. Changes in Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Following Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Subsequent Commercialization in Ontario, Canada. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(9):e2231937. doi:10.1001...
Changes in Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Following Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Subsequent Commercialization in Ontario, Canada.pdf
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Road traffic injury risk from alcohol and cannabis use among emergency department patients in Argentina

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Source: Conde K, Peltzer RI, Gimenez PV, Salomón T, Suarez G, Monteiro M et al. Road traffic injury risk from alcohol and cannabis use among emergency department patients in Argentina. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2022;46:e116. https://doi.org/10.26633/ RPSP.2022.116 ABSTRACT Objective. To report the...
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Associations Between Canada's Cannabis Legalization and Emergency Department Presentations for Transient Cannabis-Induced Psychosis and Schizophrenia Conditions: Ontario and Alberta, 2015–2019

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Source: Callaghan, R. C., Sanches, M., Murray, R. M., Konefal, S., Maloney-Hall, B., & Kish, S. J. (2022). Associations Between Canada's Cannabis Legalization and Emergency Department Presentations for Transient Cannabis-Induced Psychosis and Schizophrenia Conditions: Ontario and Alberta, 2015–2019...
Associations Between Canada's Cannabis Legalization and Emergency Department Presentations for Transient Cannabis-Induced Psychosis and Schizophrenia Conditions Ontario and Alberta, 2015–2019.pdf
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Use of Electronic Cigarettes Among Cannabis-Naive Adolescents and Its Association With Future Cannabis Use

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Source: Sun R, Mendez D, Warner KE. Use of Electronic Cigarettes Among Cannabis-Naive Adolescents and Its Association With Future Cannabis Use. JAMA Netw Open. 2022;5(7):e2223277. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.23277 Key Points Question Is electronic cigarette use among cannabis-naive adolescents...
Use of Electronic Cigarettes Among Cannabis-Naive Adolescents and Its Association With Future Cannabis Use.pdf
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Recent advances in electrochemical sensor technologies for THC detection—a narrative review

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Source: Amini, K., Sepehrifard, A., Valinasabpouri, A. et al. Recent advances in electrochemical sensor technologies for THC detection—a narrative review. J Cannabis Res 4, 12 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-022-00122-3 Abstract Background Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main...
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Cannabinoides sintéticos / synthetic cannabinoids

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Opening remarks / Palabras de apertura - Angela Crowdy. Assistant Executive Secretary, Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) / Angela Crowdy. Secretaria Ejecutiva Adjunta, Comisión Interamericana para el Control del Abuso de Drogas (CICAD) - Emiliano García Domene. Councilor for...

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