Cannabis, mind, and mirth.
F Ames, David Castle
European Psychiatry 1996 DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(97)81055-3 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Cannabis |
| Key points | Argues that renewed study of acute cannabis encephalopathy would be rewarding for understanding consciousness and perceptual experiences across different populations. |
Abstract
In the context of the discovery of the cerebral ligand for the cannabis receptor, and the elucidation of its genetic sequence, we discuss the psychomimetic properties of Cannabis sativa, and explore the relationship between cannabis intoxication and mood. We suggest that renewed study of acute cannabis encephalopathy would be rewarding not only in deepening our understanding of consciousness in healthy adults, but also in helping us to understand the perceptual world of the child, the elderly, and some of our patients.
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Citations in the library
Cites 7
- A Clinical and Metabolic Study of Acute Intoxication with Cannabis Sativa and its Role in the Model Psychoses Journal of Mental Science October 1, 1958
- Psychiatric symptoms in cannabis users. The British Journal of Psychiatry August 1, 1993
- A retrospective study of symptom patterns of cannabis-induced psychosis. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica February 1, 1991
- Cannabis and psychosis. Is there epidemiological evidence for an association? The British Journal of Psychiatry July 1, 1990
- Cellular effects of cannabinoids. Pharmacological Reviews March 1, 1986
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