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Pharmacology and effects of cannabis: a brief review (2001)
(Pharmacologie du cannabis et description de ses effets : une brève revue de la littérature)
Auteur(s) :
ASHTON, C. H.
Année
2001
Page(s) :
101-106
Sous-type de document :
Revue de la littérature / Literature review
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
37
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
PRO (Produits, mode d'action, méthode de dépistage / Substances, action mode, screening methods)
Thésaurus mots-clés
CANNABIS
;
CANNABINOIDES
;
PHARMACOLOGIE
;
USAGE OCCASIONNEL
;
USAGE RECREATIF
;
PREVALENCE
;
CHIMIE
Thésaurus géographique
ROYAUME-UNI
Résumé :
Background: Increasing prevalence of recreational cannabis use among the young population has stimulated debate on the possible effects of acute and long-term use.
Aims: To highlight recent knowledge of mechanisms of action, effects on psychomotor and cognitive performance, and health risks associated with cannabis consumption.
Method: A brief review of recent literature on the prevalence of recreational cannabis use, the potency of modern cannabis preparations and the pharmacological actions of cannabis.
Results: Cannabinoids derived from herbal cannabis interact with endogenous cannabinoid systems in the body. Actions on specific brain receptors cause dose-related impairments of psychomotor performance with implications for car and train driving, aeroplane piloting and academic performance. Other constituents of cannabis smoke carry respiratory and cardiovascular health risks similar to those of tobacco smoke.
Conclusions: Cannabis is not, as widely perceived, a harmless drug but poses risks to the individual and to society.
Aims: To highlight recent knowledge of mechanisms of action, effects on psychomotor and cognitive performance, and health risks associated with cannabis consumption.
Method: A brief review of recent literature on the prevalence of recreational cannabis use, the potency of modern cannabis preparations and the pharmacological actions of cannabis.
Results: Cannabinoids derived from herbal cannabis interact with endogenous cannabinoid systems in the body. Actions on specific brain receptors cause dose-related impairments of psychomotor performance with implications for car and train driving, aeroplane piloting and academic performance. Other constituents of cannabis smoke carry respiratory and cardiovascular health risks similar to those of tobacco smoke.
Conclusions: Cannabis is not, as widely perceived, a harmless drug but poses risks to the individual and to society.
Affiliation :
Univ. of Newcastle upon Tyne, Dpt of Psychiatry, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Cote :
A00434