Cognition – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org Educating Healthcare Professionals about the Medical Use of Cannabis Sat, 06 May 2023 01:12:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-scc-flavicon-32x32.png Cognition – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org 32 32 Cannabis use in cancer patients: acute and sustained associations with pain, cognition, and quality of life https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2023/05/05/cannabis-use-in-cancer-patients-acute-and-sustained-associations-with-pain-cognition-and-quality-of-life/ Sat, 06 May 2023 01:12:52 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=28524 Given the myriad of negative sequalae associated with cancer and its treatment, the palliative use of cannabis by cancer patients is increasingly of special interest. This research sought to explore associations of acute and sustained use of legal market edible cannabis products on pain, cognition, and quality of life in a group of cancer patients. In this observational study, cancer patients completed a baseline appointment, a two-week ad libitum cannabis use period, and an acute administration appointment that included assessments before cannabis use, one-hour post-use, and two-hour post-use. Participants completed self-report questionnaires related to the primary outcomes and the Stroop task as a measure of objective cognitive function.

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]]> Are blood and oral fluid Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and metabolite concentrations related to impairment? A meta-regression analysis https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2021/11/17/are-blood-and-oral-fluid-%ce%b49-tetrahydrocannabinol-thc-and-metabolite-concentrations-related-to-impairment-a-meta-regression-analysis/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:39:59 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=25180 Blood and oral fluid Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentrations are often used to identify cannabis-impaired drivers. We used meta-analytic techniques to characterise the relationships between biomarkers of cannabis use, subjective intoxication, and impairment of driving and driving-related cognitive skills.

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]]> Update and perspectives on minor plant-derived cannabinoids of biomedical interest https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2021/11/10/update-and-perspectives-on-minor-plant-derived-cannabinoids-of-biomedical-interest/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:53:16 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=25115 Recently, the first publically-funded Latin American cannabinoid research network (CannaLatan, www.cyted.org/es/cannalatan), formed by academic investigators and pharma companies of different countries, was launched. CannaLatan aims to promote and boost the results obtained by the different partners of the consortium developing collaborative research and educational projects. The CannaLatan network is devoted to tackle the potential therapeutic applications of under-investigated phytocannabinoids and novel cannabinoid-based molecules, as well to clarify their undesired actions. Here we discuss one of the ongoing projects initiated by CannaLatan with the financial support of Fundación Canna (www.fundacion-canna.es/) , in which we address the anti-psychotic and cognitive actions of acidic forms of phytocannabinoids, namely THCa

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]]> Daily Cannabis Use is Associated With Lower CNS Inflammation in People With HIV https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2021/08/06/daily-cannabis-use-is-associated-with-lower-cns-inflammation-in-people-with-hiv/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:53:18 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=23920 Recent cannabis exposure has been associated with lower rates of neurocognitive impairment in people with HIV (PWH). Cannabis’s anti-inflammatory properties may underlie this relationship by reducing chronic neuroinflammation in PWH. This study examined relations between cannabis use and inflammatory biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma, and cognitive correlates of these biomarkers within a community-based sample of PWH.

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]]> An Observational, Longitudinal Study of Cognition in Medical Cannabis Patients over the Course of 12 Months of Treatment: Preliminary Results https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2021/08/03/an-observational-longitudinal-study-of-cognition-in-medical-cannabis-patients-over-the-course-of-12-months-of-treatment-preliminary-results/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:32:30 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=23895 Cannabis use has increased dramatically across the country; however, few studies have assessed the long-term impact of medical cannabis (MC) use on cognition. Studies examining recreational cannabis users generally report cognitive decrements, particularly in those with adolescent onset. As MC patients differ from recreational consumers in motives for use, product selection, and age of onset, we assessed cognitive and clinical measures in well-characterized MC patients over 1 year. Based on previous findings, we hypothesized MC patients would not show decrements and might instead demonstrate improvements in executive function over time.

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]]> Medical cannabis and cognitive performance in middle to old adults treated for chronic pain https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2020/11/02/medical-cannabis-and-cognitive-performance-in-middle-to-old-adults-treated-for-chronic-pain/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:34:58 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=20446 Authors: Sharon R Sznitman, Simon Vulfsons, David Meiri, Galit Weinstein Published in Drug and Alcohol Review September 2020 Abstract Introduction and aims: Cannabis exposure is becoming more common in older...

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]]> Acute effects of naturalistic THC vs. CBD use on recognition memory: a preliminary study https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2020/09/22/acute-effects-of-naturalistic-thc-vs-cbd-use-on-recognition-memory-a-preliminary-study/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:01:34 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=19694 Authors: Tim Curran , Hélène Devillez , Sophie L. York Williams and L. Cinnamon Bidwell Published in Journal of Cannabis Research  2020 Abstract The ratio of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to cannabidiol...

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]]> Totality of the Evidence Suggests Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Does Not Lead to Cognitive Impairments: A Systematic and Critical Review https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2020/07/22/totality-of-the-evidence-suggests-prenatal-cannabis-exposure-does-not-lead-to-cognitive-impairments-a-systematic-and-critical-review/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:45:51 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=18910 Author: Ciara A. Torres, Christopher Medina-Kirchner, Kate Y. O’Malley, and Carl L. Hart Published in Frontiers in Psychology May 2020 Abstract Background Despite limited data demonstrating pronounced negative effects of prenatal...

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]]> Acute and residual mood and cognitive performance of young adults following smoked cannabis https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2020/07/15/acute-and-residual-mood-and-cognitive-performance-of-young-adults-following-smoked-cannabis/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:45:37 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=18809 Authors: Justin Matheson, Robert E. Mann, Beth Sproule, Marilyn A. Huestis, Christine M. Wickens, Gina Stoduto, Tony P. George, Jürgen Rehm, Bernard Le Foll, Bruna Brands Published in Science Direct...

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]]> Cannabis use during pregnancy: Pharmacokinetics and effects on child development. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2018/02/01/cannabis-use-during-pregnancy-pharmacokinetics-and-effects-on-child-development/ Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:53:00 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=15507 Authors: Kimberly S.Grant, Rebekah Petroff, Nina Isoherranen, Nephi Stella, Thomas M. Burbacher
Pharmacology & Therapeutics, February 2018
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The broad-based legalization of cannabis use has created a strong need to understand its impact on human health and behavior. The risks that may be associated with cannabis use, particularly for sensitive subgroups such as pregnant women, are difficult to define because of a p...

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