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SUBMITTER: Nia AB
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6756752 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Nia Anahita Bassir AB Mann Claire C Kaur Harsimar H Ranganathan Mohini M
Current behavioral neuroscience reports 20181110 4
<h4>Purpose of review</h4>To summarize the current literature on the effects of cannabinoids in humans and to discuss the existing literature on the sex- and gender-related differences in the effects of cannabinoids.<h4>Recent findings</h4>Cannabis and its constituent cannabinoids are associated with risk of addiction, cognitive deficits and mood/psychotic disorders. Preclinical and emerging clinical data suggest greater sensitivity to the effects of cannabinoids in women.<h4>Summary</h4>Cannabi ...[more]