Marijuana: Current Concepts†
@article{Greydanus2013MarijuanaCC, title={Marijuana: Current Concepts†}, author={D. Greydanus and Elizabeth K. Hawver and Megan M. Greydanus and J. Merrick}, journal={Frontiers in Public Health}, year={2013}, volume={1} }
Marijuana (cannabis) remains a controversial drug in the twenty-first century. This paper considers current research on use of Cannabis sativa and its constituents such as the cannabinoids. Topics reviewed include prevalence of cannabis (pot) use, other drugs consumed with pot, the endocannabinoid system, use of medicinal marijuana, medical adverse effects of cannabis, and psychiatric adverse effects of cannabis use. Treatment of cannabis withdrawal and dependence is difficult and remains… Expand
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