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In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss the variety within the
class of synthetic cannabinoids, symptoms of synthetic cannabis
intoxications, side effects and complication of synthetic cannabis usage
and specific considerations in withdrawal management.
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In the latest episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss the symptoms of
cannabis withdrawal syndrome and the duration that can be expected for
these symptoms, the common reasons that people use cannabis and how to
manage these symptoms post cannabis withdrawal, the pharmacological
management options for cannabis withdrawal which is largely symptomatic
management and also the the common clinical scenarios of comorbid
dependency with cannabis and other substances such as tobacco and
caffeine and the need to often manage withdrawal of other substances
whilst managing cannabis withdrawal.
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In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss the symptoms of
cannabis use disorder and cannabis intoxication, the different
preparations of cannabis and the THC contents of these various
preparations, the harms associated with cannabis use, the harms of
cannabis when compared with tobacco and alcohol usage, the risk factors
for developing cannabis use disorder, how to identify a person with
cannabis use disorder, the social determinants impacting substance use
and the classifications systems for cannabis use disorder mainly DSM 5
and ICD 11.
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In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss cannabidiol (CBD) and
discuss the clinical effects of CBD, how CBD acts on the cannabinoid
receptors, the clinical indications for CBD products, the potential
areas where CBD may have the most clinical benefit and discuss the lack
of psychoactive properties of CBD. We also discuss the risks associated
with CBD and how to counsel patients on these risks. Finally we discuss
the potential future role of CBD in the management of chronic pain and
people on high dose opioids and also in the treatment of cannabis use
disorder.
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In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss delta 9
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and how it interacts with the cannabinoid
receptors and how this interaction with the receptors causes its effects
on the body. We also explore the clinical effects of THC, side effects
of THC and the clinical indications for THC products.
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In this episode of Cracking Addiction we discuss the endocannabinoid
system, the different types of endocannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2,
the location of the different receptors, the endogenous ligands of
cannabinoid receptors and their synthesis and breakdown and briefly
touch on the two best known cannabinoids THC and cannabidiol.
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