Alleviation of opioid withdrawal by cannabis and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol: A systematic review of observational and experimental human studies
Background While six US states have already officially authorized cannabinoids to substitute
opioids and treat opioid use disorder, the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids remain …
opioids and treat opioid use disorder, the therapeutic benefits of cannabinoids remain …
The relationship between cannabis use and patient outcomes in medication-based treatment of opioid use disorder: A systematic review
Despite high rates of cannabis use during medication-based treatment of opioid use
disorder (MOUD), uncertainty remains around how cannabis influences treatment outcomes …
disorder (MOUD), uncertainty remains around how cannabis influences treatment outcomes …
The case for a medication first approach to the treatment of opioid use disorder
Background: The opioid addiction and overdose crisis continues to ravage communities
across the US Maintenance pharmacotherapy using buprenorphine or methadone is the …
across the US Maintenance pharmacotherapy using buprenorphine or methadone is the …
“I got a bunch of weed to help me through the withdrawals”: Naturalistic cannabis use reported in online opioid and opioid recovery community discussion forums
A growing body of research has reported on the potential opioid-sparing effects of cannabis
and cannabinoids, but less is known about specific mechanisms. The present research …
and cannabinoids, but less is known about specific mechanisms. The present research …
The association between cannabis use and outcome in pharmacological treatment for opioid use disorder
Background With the ongoing opioid crisis and policy changes regarding legalization of
cannabis occurring around the world, it is necessary to consider cannabis use in the context …
cannabis occurring around the world, it is necessary to consider cannabis use in the context …
Trazodone for sleep disturbance in opioid dependent patients maintained on buprenorphine: A double blind, placebo-controlled trial
Background Sleep disturbances are seen even in individuals on opioid agonist treatment
(OAT). Established pharmacotherapy for sleep disturbances such as benzodiazepines have …
(OAT). Established pharmacotherapy for sleep disturbances such as benzodiazepines have …
A review of historical context and current research on cannabis use in India
P Karki, M Rangaswamy - Indian Journal of Psychological …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: The cultivation and use of cannabis is historically rooted in the Indian
subcontinent and this rich heritage of cannabis use dates back to at least two thousand …
subcontinent and this rich heritage of cannabis use dates back to at least two thousand …
What does the ecological and epidemiological evidence indicate about the potential for cannabinoids to reduce opioid use and harms? A comprehensive review
Pre-clinical research supports that cannabinoids reduce opioid dose requirements, but few
studies have tested this in humans. This review evaluates ecological and epidemiological …
studies have tested this in humans. This review evaluates ecological and epidemiological …
The cannabis-dependent relationship between methadone treatment dose and illicit opioid use in a community-based cohort of people who use drugs
Background: Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is an effective treatment for opioid
use disorder. However, subtherapeutic dosing may lead to continued opioid use by failing to …
use disorder. However, subtherapeutic dosing may lead to continued opioid use by failing to …
Research on opioid substitution therapy in India: A brief, narrative review
Opioid dependence is a significant clinical and public health issue in India. Opioid
substitution therapy (OST) is the most evidence-based treatment for opioid dependence …
substitution therapy (OST) is the most evidence-based treatment for opioid dependence …