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Medicinal Cannabis and Synthetic Cannabinoid Use
Simona Pichini1, Alfredo Fabrizio Lo Faro2, Francesco Paolo Busardò1
1Department of Excellence of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, "Politecnica delle Marche" University of Ancona, Via Tronto 10/a, 60126 Ancona, Italy.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|September 10, 2020
Summary
Medicinal cannabis and cannabinoids show therapeutic promise for various conditions. This issue covers their pharmacology, toxicology, analysis, and safety, including adverse effects.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Cannabis and cannabinoids have historical use and emerging therapeutic potential for medical conditions.
- Recent research highlights their application in psychiatric and neurological diseases.
Discussion:
- This Special Issue reviews the latest advancements in medicinal cannabis and synthetic cannabinoid research.
- It covers pharmacology, toxicology, and novel analytical methods for compound detection.
Key Insights:
- Focus on identifying and quantifying cannabinoids in diverse biological samples.
- Provides current data on adverse effects, safety profiles, and therapeutic applications.
- Examines both beneficial and harmful effects of cannabis-derived compounds.
Outlook:
- Future research directions in cannabinoid therapeutics.
- Development of standardized analytical techniques.
- Comprehensive understanding of cannabis's impact on human health.
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