An Update on Safety and Side Effects of Cannabidiol: A Review of Clinical Data and Relevant Animal Studies.

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Authors: Kerstin Iffland, Franjo Grotenhermen
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 1 June 2017
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Introduction: This literature survey aims to extend the comprehensive survey performed by Bergamaschi et al. in 2011 on cannabidiol (CBD) safety and side effects. Apart from updating the literature, this article focuses on clinical studies and CBD potential interactions with o…

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Effects of Marijuana on Mental Health: Depression.

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Authors: Susan A. Stoner
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute, University of Washington, June 2017
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THC and CBD appear to have antidepressant-like effects in animal models at certain doses but not others. Marijuana has been associated with diminished motivation, but a distinct “cannabis amotivational syndrome” has yet to be substantiated. Studies looking at whether marijuana…

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