Cannabinoids: Summary – Drugs of Abuse

00:01 Now, in summary, and we went over a lot of things here.

00:05 THC is really the psychotropic compound that gets you high and is the one that we pay most attention to but I do wanna point out that there's many compounds, as many as 83 - 85 cannabinoids in different products so we don’t know everything yet.

00:21 CBD is the analgesic and antispasmodic and anti-seizure compound within the cannabinoid family.

00:29 Its benefits have been demonstrated in certain areas, though more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

00:35 The proven seizure benefits are present - I don’t wanna discount that and there are pill forms made by legitimate pharmaceutical companies that are treating that.

00:45 It has proven pain controls, so that is valid, and it has proven antianorexia effects.

00:52 There are potential risks associated with cannabis products, especially in unregulated forms such as oils or tinctures.

00:59 There is evidence of long-term effects, particularly when use begins at a young age.

01:05 Caution is advised for patients under 25 years of age.

01:09 A concern, particularly in young patients, is the potential relationship between cannabis use and mental health.

01:17 Research has shown associations between cannabis use and certain mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, mania, psychosis, and depression.

01:27 It's important to note that while these associations exist, a causal relationship has not been definitively proven.

01:34 Some studies have also suggested a link to increased risk of suicidal ideation.

01:39 However, these relationships are complex and multifaceted.

01:43 More research is needed to fully understand the nature of these associations, the potential mechanisms involved, and the role of other contributing factors.

01:53 Well, that’s it. That was a very huge topic.

01:56 I don’t know how much of that is gonna end up on your exams because it is so new but I suspected in the future this is going to be a very big part of your practice.

02:04 I suspect it’s going to be on your exams and it’s going to be more and more important part of your exams as the years go on.

02:11 So, you know there's your information, good luck on your exam, show them what you know.