Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
23(9-10), P. 893 - 902
Published: Oct. 1, 2017
Abstract
Cannabis
use
has
been
linked
to
impairments
in
neuropsychological
functioning
across
a
large
and
continually
expanding
body
of
research.
Yet
insight
into
underlying
causal
relations
remains
limited
due
the
historically
cross-sectional
nature
studies
this
area.
Recently,
however,
have
begun
more
informative
design
strategies
delineate
these
associations.
The
aim
article
is
provide
critical
evaluation
review
research
that
uses
longitudinal
designs
examine
link
between
cannabis
functioning.
In
summarizing
primary
findings
studies,
suggests
leads
decline.
However,
most
associations
were
modest,
present
only
for
group
with
heaviest
use,
often
attenuated
(or
no
longer
significant)
after
controlling
potential
confounding
variables.
Future
data
before
initiation
along
careful
measurement
control
“shared
risk
factors”
poorer
outcomes,
are
needed
better
understand
who,
under
what
conditions,
vulnerable
cannabis-associated
(
JINS
,
2017,
23
893–902)
JAMA Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
76(4), P. 426 - 426
Published: Feb. 14, 2019
Cannabis
is
the
most
commonly
used
drug
of
abuse
by
adolescents
in
world.
While
impact
adolescent
cannabis
use
on
development
psychosis
has
been
investigated
depth,
little
known
about
mood
and
suicidality
young
adulthood.
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 1298 - 1298
Published: Sept. 30, 2021
The
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
(HPA)
axis
is
involved
in
the
pathophysiology
of
many
neuropsychiatric
disorders.
Increased
HPA
activity
can
be
observed
during
chronic
stress,
which
plays
a
key
role
depression.
Overactivity
occurs
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD),
leading
to
cognitive
dysfunction
and
reduced
mood.
There
also
correlation
between
activation
gut
microbiota,
has
significant
impact
on
development
MDD.
It
believed
that
microbiota
influence
function
through
cytokines,
prostaglandins,
or
bacterial
antigens
various
microbial
species.
schizophrenia
varies
depends
mainly
severity
disease.
This
review
summarizes
involvement
pathogenesis
disorders,
focusing
depression
schizophrenia,
highlights
possible
these
conditions.
Although
effective
antidepressants
are
available,
large
proportion
patients
do
not
respond
initial
treatment.
discusses
new
therapeutic
strategies
affect
axis,
such
as
glucocorticoid
receptor
(GR)
antagonists,
vasopressin
V1B
antagonists
non-psychoactive
CB1
agonists
and/or
schizophrenia.
Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
105(5), P. 1139 - 1147
Published: Jan. 31, 2019
Cannabis
is
the
most
popular
illicit
drug
in
Western
world.
Repeated
cannabis
use
has
been
associated
with
short‐
and
long‐term
side
effects,
including
respiratory
cardiovascular
disorders,
cognitive
alterations,
psychosis,
schizophrenia,
mood
disorders.
However,
casual
relations
between
these
adverse
effects
are
missing.
On
other
hand,
recent
research
proposed
promising
therapeutic
potential
of
cannabinoid‐based
drugs
for
a
wide
range
medical
conditions,
neurological
psychiatric
The
current
article
presents
contemporary
review
on
safety,
drugs.
Given
growing
popularity
both
recreational
purposes
their
harmful
there
need
further
investigation
this
field.
Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
195, P. 132 - 161
Published: Oct. 20, 2018
The
laws
governing
cannabis
are
evolving
worldwide
and
associated
with
changing
patterns
of
use.
main
psychoactive
drug
in
is
Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC),
a
partial
agonist
at
the
endocannabinoid
CB1
receptor.
Acutely,
THC
produce
range
effects
on
several
neurocognitive
pharmacological
systems.
These
include
executive,
emotional,
reward
memory
processing
via
direct
interactions
system
indirect
glutamatergic,
GABAergic
dopaminergic
Cannabidiol,
non-intoxicating
cannabinoid
found
some
forms
cannabis,
may
offset
these
acute
effects.
Heavy
repeated
use,
particularly
during
adolescence,
has
been
adverse
systems,
which
increase
risk
mental
illnesses
including
addiction
psychosis.
Here,
we
provide
comprehensive
state
art
review
chronic
neuropsychopharmacology
by
synthesizing
available
neuroimaging
research
humans.
We
describe
exposure
development,
implications
for
understanding
psychosis
use
disorder,
methodological
considerations.
Greater
precise
mechanisms
underlying
also
give
rise
to
new
treatment
targets.
Addiction,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
114(6), P. 1095 - 1109
Published: Aug. 22, 2018
The
US
National
Institutes
of
Mental
Health
Research
Domain
Criteria
(RDoC)
seek
to
stimulate
research
into
biologically
validated
neuropsychological
dimensions
across
mental
illness
symptoms
and
diagnoses.
RDoC
framework
comprises
39
functional
constructs
designed
be
revised
refined,
with
the
overall
goal
improving
diagnostic
validity
treatments.
This
study
aimed
reach
a
consensus
among
experts
in
addiction
field
on
'primary'
most
relevant
substance
behavioural
addictions.Forty-four
were
recruited
from
Australia,
Asia,
Europe
Americas.
Delphi
technique
was
used
determine
as
degree
importance
each
construct
understanding
essential
underpinning
addictive
behaviours.
Expert
opinions
canvassed
online
over
three
rounds
(97%
completion
rate),
consecutive
round
offering
feedback
for
review
their
opinions.Seven
endorsed
by
≥
80%
behaviour:
five
Positive
Valence
System
(reward
valuation,
expectancy,
action
selection,
reward
learning,
habit);
one
Cognitive
Control
(response
selection/inhibition);
expert-initiated
(compulsivity).
These
rated
related
differentially
stages
cycle,
some
linked
more
closely
onset
others
chronicity.
Experts
agreed
that
these
apply
range
addictions.The
offers
novel
neuropsychologically
informed
theoretical
framework,
well
cogent
step
forward
test
transdiagnostic
concepts
research,
direct
implications
assessment,
diagnosis,
staging
disorder,
treatment.
Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 8, P. 9 - 37
Published: April 1, 2017
Abstract:
The
cannabis
withdrawal
syndrome
(CWS)
is
a
criterion
of
use
disorders
(CUDs)
(
Diagnostic
and
Statistical
Manual
Mental
Disorders
–
Fifth
Edition
)
dependence
(International
Classification
Diseases
[ICD]-10).
Several
lines
evidence
from
animal
human
studies
indicate
that
cessation
long-term
regular
precipitates
specific
with
mainly
mood
behavioral
symptoms
light
to
moderate
intensity,
which
can
usually
be
treated
in
an
outpatient
setting.
Regular
intake
related
desensitization
downregulation
brain
cannabinoid
1
(CB1)
receptors.
This
starts
reverse
within
the
first
2
days
abstinence
receptors
return
normal
functioning
4
weeks
abstinence,
could
constitute
neurobiological
time
frame
for
duration
CWS,
not
taking
into
account
cellular
synaptic
neuroplasticity
elicited
by
before
cessation,
example,
being
possibly
responsible
craving.
CWS
severity
dependent
on
amount
used
pre-cessation,
gender,
heritable
several
environmental
factors.
Therefore,
naturalistic
highly
varies.
Women
reported
stronger
than
men
including
physical
symptoms,
such
as
nausea
stomach
pain.
Comorbidity
mental
or
somatic
disorders,
severe
CUD,
low
social
may
require
inpatient
treatment
(preferably
qualified
detox)
post-acute
rehabilitation.
There
are
promising
results
gabapentin
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
analogs
CWS.
Mirtazapine
beneficial
treat
insomnia.
According
small
studies,
venlafaxine
worsen
whereas
other
antidepressants,
atomoxetine,
lithium,
buspirone,
divalproex
had
no
relevant
effect.
Certainly,
further
research
required
respect
impact
setting
CUD
prognosis
psychopharmacological
approaches,
aerobic
exercise
therapy
psychoeducation,
up-to-date
ICD-11
Beta
Draft
recommended
expanded
specification
intensity
well
gender
effects.
Keywords:
marijuana,
humans,
neurobiology,
treatment,
course,
detoxification,
Addiction,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
115(7), P. 1207 - 1216
Published: Oct. 12, 2019
Abstract
Background
and
Aims
Cannabis
products
are
becoming
increasingly
diverse,
vary
considerably
in
concentrations
of
∆
9
‐tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC)
cannabidiol
(CBD).
Higher
doses
THC
can
increase
the
risk
harm
from
cannabis,
while
CBD
may
partially
offset
some
these
effects.
Lower
Risk
Use
Guidelines
currently
lack
recommendations
based
on
quantity
use,
could
be
improved
by
implementing
standard
units.
However,
there
is
no
consensus
how
units
should
measured
or
standardized
among
different
cannabis
methods
administration.
Argument
Existing
proposals
for
have
been
specific
administration
(e.g.
joints)
not
capture
other
methods,
including
pipes,
bongs,
blunts,
dabbing,
vaporizers,
vape
pens,
edibles
liquids.
Other
grams
cannabis)
cannot
account
heterogeneity
products.
Similar
to
alcohol
units,
we
argue
that
reflect
primary
active
pharmacological
constituents
(dose
THC).
On
basis
experimental
ecological
data,
public
health
considerations
existing
policy,
propose
a
‘standard
unit’
fixed
at
5
mg
all
If
supported
sufficient
evidence
future,
consumption
might
offer
an
additional
strategy
reduction.
Conclusions
Standard
potentially
applied
guide
consumers
promote
safer
patterns
use.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: June 7, 2018
There
is
a
growing
use
of
novel
psychoactive
drugs
(NPs)
containing
synthetic
cannabinoids.
Synthetic
cannabinoid
products
have
similar
effects
to
those
natural
cannabis,
yet,
these
are
more
potent
and
dangerous,
they
been
associated
with
various
adverse
effects.
Here,
we
review
current
literature
on
the
epidemiology,
acute,
chronic
based
drugs.
contain
mixture
compounds
that
most
them
bind
receptors
high
potency.
These
mimic
cannabis
Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC)
but
induce
severe
including
respiratory
difficulties,
hypertension,
tachycardia,
chest
pain,
muscle
twitches,
acute
renal
failure,
anxiety,
agitation,
psychosis,
suicidal
ideation,
cognitive
impairment.
Chronic
cannabinoids
was
serious
psychiatric
medical
conditions
even
death.
Given
popularity
in
their
harmful
potential,
there
need
for
further
research
this
field.