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Old Herb, ‘New’ Purpose: A Preliminary Analysis of Marijuana as a Medicine in Barbados

Issue: 
Vol 68, Issue 1: 2019
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.136
Pages: 
53-8
Synopsis: 
This article analysed the potential of Cannabis sativa as a medicine in Barbados.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
25 Sep, 2018
Accepted: 
03 Jan, 2019
Published: 
08 Oct, 2019
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss1-2019_53_58.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Viewpoint
Keywords: 
Barbados
Cannabis
Decriminalization
legalization
Marijuana
medicine
Journal Authors: 
DH Cohall
A Griffith
e-Published: 25 Mar, 2019

Dosage and Conditioning Period Determine Reward or Aversion to Cannabis-induced Conditioned Place Preference in Sprague-Dawley Rats

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 5: 2017 (Special Issue on Cannabis)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.185
Pages: 
523-8
Synopsis: 
The study demonstrated that a shortened conditioning period of 18 minutes in the conditioned place preference paradigm could induce significant delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC) reward at low doses, supporting the addictive potential of the psychoactive agent of marijuana. This is the first report of significant reward at a dose of 0.05 mg/kg of ∆9-THC in an animal model of addiction.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the addictive potential of cannabis by investigating the motivational responses to low doses of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and a marijuana tea extract (MTE), and to determine if the length of the conditioning period in the conditioned place preference (CPP) paradigm influences reward or aversion to these cannabinoid preparations.

Received: 
14 Sep, 2017
Accepted: 
23 Oct, 2017
Published: 
29 Dec, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2017_523_528.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
addiction
aversion
Cannabis
conditioned place preference
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
Marijuana
motivation
reward
Journal Authors: 
LE Young
KP Chin-Quee
e-Published: 19 Dec, 2017

The Cannabinoids as Therapeutic Agents in the Management of Pain

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 5: 2017 (Special Issue on Cannabis)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.192
Pages: 
576-80
Synopsis: 
This paper explored the suitability of naturally occurring and synthetic cannabinoids for pain management. The antinociceptive mechanisms identified for cannabinoids, relative to currently available analgesics, are promising in several cases, more so for chronic than for acute pain, where the potential remains hopeful but as yet unrealized.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This review focussed on the role of the endocannabinoid system in relation to pain transmission and modulation. Various facets of both naturally occurring and synthetic cannabinoids (CBs) were explored in an effort to ascertain their suitability in the treatment and management of pain.

Received: 
18 Sep, 2017
Accepted: 
23 Oct, 2017
Published: 
29 Dec, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2017_576_580.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Keywords: 
cannabinoids
Marijuana
pain
pain management
Journal Authors: 
CD McGaw
e-Published: 26 Oct, 2017

Dosage and Conditioning Period Determine Reward or Aversion to Cannabis-induced Conditioned Place Preference in Sprague-Dawley Rats

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.185
Synopsis: 
The study demonstrated that a shortened conditioning period of 18 minutes in the conditioned place preference (CPP) paradigm can induce significant ∆9-THC reward at low doses, supporting the addictive potential of the psychoactive agent of marijuana. This is the first report of significant reward at a dose of 0.05 mg/kg ∆9-THC in an animal model of addiction.

  ABSTRACT                                                                                                                                     

Received: 
14 Sep, 2017
Accepted: 
23 Oct, 2017
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
∆9-THC
addiction
aversion
Cannabis
conditioned place reference
Marijuana
motivation
reward
Journal Authors: 
LE Young
KP Chin-Quee
e-Published: 26 Oct, 2017

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Decriminalization of Marijuana: Is this a realistic public mental health policy for Jamaica?

Issue: 
Vol 60, Issue 3 (2011)
Pages: 
367–70

ABSTRACT

Marijuana has potential benefits and adverse effects. Despite its popularity in Jamaica, decriminalization may not be possible given the international and regional obligations of Jamaica.

PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon dr_wd_abel.qxd_.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Viewpoint
Keywords: 
Jamaica
Marijuana
Decriminalization
Journal Authors: 
WD Abel
C Sewell
D Eldemire-Shearer
e-Published: 31 Jan, 2014

Substance Use among University Students at the St Augustine Campus of The University of the West Indies

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 6 (2010)
Pages: 
641–9
Synopsis: 
Substance use is a significant health risk, particularly among university students. This study assesses substance use at The University of the West Indies, St Augustine. We conclude that the extent and problems created by substance use are significant and recommend targeted interventions.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Substance use and abuse is a well known public health risk that peaks in persons between 18 and 25 years of age and is prevalent among university students. While this has been repeatedly documented in developed nations, there have been limited studies in the English-speaking Caribbean. This study therefore sought to assess the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use among university students in the English-speaking Caribbean and any associated risk factors.

PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon dr_dhanookdhary.qxd_.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Marijuana
University Students
Alcohol
cigarette smoking
religious differences
Journal Authors: 
AM Dhanookdhary
AM Gomez
R Khan
A Lall
D Murray
D Prabhu
A Ragoonath
N Singh
S Tewari
FF Youssef
e-Published: 15 Oct, 2013

The Prevalence of Marijuana Smoking in Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease: A Longitudinal Study

Issue: 
Vol 55, Issue 4 (2006)
Pages: 
224–7
Synopsis: 
A history of marijuana smoking was common in young adults with sickle cell disease. Usage increased between 2000 and 2004, and was seldom for medicinal purposes.

ABSTRACT

PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon knight-madden_prevalence_of_marijuana.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Smoking
Sickle Cell Disease
Marijuana
Journal Authors: 
J Knight-Madden
N Lewis
IR Hambleton
e-Published: 10 Jun, 2013
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