Medical cannabis and cannabinoids for chronic pain: Summary of a Rapid Recommendation

Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 7(S2), С. 118 - 122

Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2021

LAY SUMMARY Medical cannabis is increasingly used by Canadian Veterans to manage chronic pain; however, the benefits and harms are uncertain. This commentary summarizes a recent guideline that found small very of medical for pain relief, physical functioning sleep quality, evidence increase in several transient harms. The close balance between supports shared decision-making with living ensure decision whether pursue trial consistent their values preferences.

Язык: Английский

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Correlates of cannabis use in a sample of mental health treatment-seeking Canadian armed forces members and veterans

BMC Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2023

Abstract Objective Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Veterans are more likely to experience mental health (MH) conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), than the general population. Previous research suggests that an increasing number of individuals employing cannabis for MH symptom relief, despite a lack robust evidence its effectiveness in treating PTSD. This aimed to: (1) describe prevalence current use among treatment-seeking CAF Veterans; (2) estimate association between sociodemographic, military, MH-related characteristics. Method Using cross-sectional intake data from 415 attending specialized outpatient clinic Ontario, Canada, January 2018 December 2020, we estimated proportion who reported either medical or recreational purposes. We used multivariable logistic regression adjusted odds ratios variables use. Results Almost half study participants (n = 187; 45.1%) Respondents purposes had higher median daily dose those The identified younger age, lower income, potentially hazardous alcohol use, increased bodily pain statistically significant correlates our sample. PTSD severity, depressive sleep quality, suicide ideation were not associated with Conclusions sample purposes, emphasizing importance screening military prior commencing treatment. Future building upon this could explore potential impact on outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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The Cannabis Constituent Cannabigerol Does Not Disrupt Fear Memory Processes or Stress-Induced Anxiety in Mice

Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 7(3), С. 294 - 303

Опубликована: Июнь 29, 2021

Introduction: Medicinal cannabis has proliferated around the world and there is increasing interest in therapeutic potential of individual plant-derived cannabinoids (phytocannabinoids). Preclinical evidence suggests phytocannabinoid cannabigerol (CBG) could be useful treating brain disorders, including stress anxiety-related disorders. In this study, we aimed to explore whether CBG disrupts various contextually conditioned fear memory processes trauma-induced behavior a mouse model post-traumatic disorder (PTSD). Materials Methods: All mice underwent contextual conditioning. was administered between 1 60 mg/kg intraperitoneally (i.p.). We first assessed effects repeated exposure on long-term memories. also examined acute affected processes, namely expression, acquisition, consolidation, reconsolidation fear. Finally, effect administration stress-induced anxiety light/dark test assessed. Results: Repeated did not affect that observed 24 days after conditioning session. Moreover, influence reconsolidation, or expression Acute treatment behaviors test. Conclusions: ineffective disrupting memories, mice. These preclinical data suggest may have limited scope PTSD stress-related anxiety.

Язык: Английский

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Cannabis use and suicide risk among Gulf War veterans

Death Studies, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 47(5), С. 618 - 623

Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2022

Cannabis use has been indicated as a risk factor for suicide in veterans. This study of Gulf War veterans tested the relationship between self-report past year cannabis and (a) suicidal ideation (b) behavior. Data were from national sample (N = 1126) Logistic regression models was associated with elevated behavior, independent key covariates. In corroboration research on other military populations, this indicates potentially concerning association

Язык: Английский

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Cannabis Use in Patients With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder- A Benefit or a Curse: A Systematic Review

Cureus, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2023

Cannabis is frequently used by people who self-medicate for the signs of mental health conditions. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental illness, has been linked to increased cannabis use. However, compared other disorders, use with ADHD received much less research. The main goal this systematic review was understand nature relationships between and symptoms. We Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines conduct review. included papers published within previous ten years from online searches on PubMed, PubMed Central (PMC), Google Scholar, ScienceDirect until January 1st, 2023. inclusion-exclusion criteria led initial selection 136 studies. selected twenty research articles after screening assessing them using quality assessment techniques. These two non-randomized control trials, one cross-sectional study, meta-analysis, sixteen observational cohorts. It can be advantageous their medical professionals better how patients its potential risks advantages disorder, symptoms, executive dysfunction. This article further emphasizes necessity thorough comprehend in patients.

Язык: Английский

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Views on and experiences with medicinal cannabis among Canadian veterans who live with pain: A qualitative study

Canadian Journal of Pain, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 7(1)

Опубликована: Июль 6, 2023

During fiscal year 2021-2022, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) reimbursed 18,388 veterans for medicinal cannabis at a cost of $153 million. Yet, it is not known whether the reimbursement program producing net benefit veterans.This study investigated views and experiences Canadian that who live with pain have about use, including its use management chronic pain, poor sleep, emotional distress.Twelve pain-eight men, four women; split across focus groups-were recruited to participate in semistructured discussion around their use.Using inductive thematic analysis, seven broad categories were identified: (1) behaviors, (2) reasons (3) outcomes from (4) facilitators (5) barriers (6) stigma (7) questions concerns use.Most initiated manage symptoms preexisting medical and/or mental health conditions. Despite some negative side effects, most reported improvements overall quality life, relationships, mood, pain. Concern remains discrepancy between veterans' qualitative reports beneficial equivocal findings benefit-to-harm ratio wider literature. Currently, VAC challenged by unclear indication which veterans, what condition(s), dose, form beneficial.Contexte: Au cours de l’exercice 2021–2022, Anciens Combattants (ACC) remboursé 18 388 anciens combattants pour le médicinal, un coût 153 millions dollars. Pourtant, on ne sait pas si programme remboursement donne lieu à bénéfice les combattants.Objectifs: Cette étude porte sur points vue et expériences des canadiens qui vivent avec la douleur consommation y compris son utilisation gestion chronique, problèmes sommeil détresse émotionnelle.Méthodes: Douze - huit hommes quatre femmes répartis en groupes ont été recrutés participer une semi-structurée autour leurs médicinal.Résultats: Une analyse thématique permis d’établir sept grandes catégories : comportements cannabis, raisons résultats facteurs facilitent obstacles stigmatisation préoccupations concernant cannabis.Conclusions: La plupart commencé consommer du gérer symptômes maladies préexistantes et/ou santé mentale. Malgré certains effets secondaires négatifs, signalé amélioration leur qualité vie globale, sommeil, relations, humeur douleur. préoccupation demeure l’écart entre rapports qualitatifs décrivant bénéfiques médicinal équivoques rapport bénéfice/effet néfaste dans littérature plus large. Actuellement, d’ACC reste contesté raison d’indications peu claires quels vétérans, atteints quelles affections, quelle dose sous forme médical est bénéfique.

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Réflexion sur l’article le plus populaire du JMVFH en 2016 : « La santé mentale des vétéran(e)s des Forces armées canadiennes : évaluation des études sur la population »

Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(4-FR), С. 20 - 28

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

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Reflecting on JMVFH’s most popular article of 2016: ‘Mental health of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Review of population studies’

Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(4-EN), С. 18 - 25

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Mental and Physical Health Conditions Among U.S. Veterans with Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use Disorders

Current Addiction Reports, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10(3), С. 441 - 457

Опубликована: Июнь 2, 2023

Abstract Purpose of Review Veterans are a large population that is disproportionately affected by various physical and mental health conditions. The primary aim this review to provide concise overview recent literature on the prevalence cannabis use disorder (CUD) among US veterans, associations with We also addressed gaps in investigating between CUD conditions 2019 data from Health Administration (VHA; N = 5,657,277). Recent Findings In total, 25 studies were reviewed. 2019, Veteran ranged 11.9–18.7%. Cannabis associated bipolar disorders, psychotic suicidality, pain conditions, other substance use, but less consistently depressive anxiety posttraumatic stress disorder. Analyses VHA indicated was strongly broad array mortality. Summary prevalent highly comorbid veterans. Harm reduction methods tailored these populations needed.

Язык: Английский

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Child Maltreatment History, Deployment-Related Traumatic Events, and Past 12-Month Cannabis Use Among Veterans in Canada

The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 69(2), С. 116 - 125

Опубликована: Авг. 11, 2023

Cannabis use among veterans in Canada is an understudied public health priority. The current study examined cannabis prevalence and the relationships between child maltreatment histories deployment-related traumatic events (DRTEs) with past 12-month including sex differences Canadian veterans.

Язык: Английский

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