The acute side effects caused by cannabis use are mainly related to psyche and cognition,
and to circulation. Euphoria, anxiety, changes in sensory perception, impairment of memory …

In many communities, cannabis is perceived as a low-risk drug, leading to political lobbying
to decriminalise its use. Acute and chronic cannabis use has been shown to be harmful to …

Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) has been used throughout the world medically, recreationally
and spiritually for thousands of years. In South Africa, from the mid-19th century to the …

BackgroundIncreasing prevalence of recreational cannabis use among the young
population has stimulated debate on the possible effects of acute and long-term use. AimsTo …

Literature pertaining to the effects of cannabis use and health which has been published
during the past 11 years has been reviewed. Many older concerns about adverse effects on …

The use of cannabis, a psychoactive substance under international control, is widespread
throughout the world. Reliable information on the actual and potential health consequences …

The long-term use of cannabis, particularly at high intake levels, is associated with several
adverse psychosocial features, including lower educational achievement and, in some …

The modern era of research into the effects of cannabis in man began less than 20 years
ago. Many issues about its health hazards, as they are with all drugs, remain controversial …

The endocannabinoids system (ECS) has garnered considerable interest as a potential
therapeutic target in various carcinomas and cancer-related conditions alongside …

Cannabis sativa is best known as the source of marijuana, the world's most widely
consumed illicit recreational drug. However, the plant is also extremely useful as a source of …