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Cannabis Use and the Endocannabinoid System: A Clinical Perspective

Key Findings:  This review discusses the evolving science and understanding of cannabis and the endocannabinoid system as well as changing social, political, and legislative stances on the use and cultivation of cannabis. There is evidence for both positive and negative use cases for cannabis and the author calls for far more research on the subject.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  6

Study Result:  Inconclusive

Study Location(s):  United States

Year of Pub:  2022


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabigerol (CBG), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabinol (CBN), Anandamide (AEA), Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH), 2-Arachidonoyl Glycerol (2-AG), Synthetic Cannabinoid (unspecified), Endocannabinoid (unspecified), Pharma THC, Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), Delta-8-THC

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Receptors Studied:  CB1, CB2, GPCR 55, TRPV1, CB1 antagonist

Ligands Studied:  Serotonin

Route of Administration:  Endogenous, Inhalation, Oral (Ingestion), Sublingual/Oromucosal



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