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Cannabis tourism

Cannabis

Cannabis is a plant traditionally used in various cultures for spiritual and recreational purposes, though specific traditional medicinal uses are not well-documented. Scientific evidence on its efficacy is limited but growing; a review of cannabis strains from 2010 to 2023 showed a significant increase, indicating expanding research interest. Studies have noted associations between cannabis use and poor medication adherence among individuals with bipolar disorder, suggesting potential interactions that warrant further investigation. A study evaluating dronabinol for chronic low back pain in veterans found the treatment to be generally safe and well-tolerated, though no major issues or drug interactions were recorded during this specific trial.

At a glance
Best evidence
B
Cautions
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Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

What the science says

  • The number of cannabis strains reviewed online increased 13-fold from 2010 to 2023. B PMID
  • Four patterns of alcohol and/or cannabis use emerged among 2-year college students, with varying degrees of simultaneous use and consequences. D PMID
  • Cannabis use was associated with poor medication adherence in people with bipolar disorder, according to this meta-analysis. D PMID
  • The study aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability of dronabinol for chronic low back pain in Veterans, with secondary exploratory outcomes. D PMID
  • This study found that better sleep hygiene practices were associated with improved sleep outcomes among adults using cannabis regularly. D PMID
  • A shift from illegal to legal cannabis sources was observed among adults, particularly men and rural residents, while little change was noted among adolescents. D PMID
  • The prevalence of self-reported past-month poor mental health among cannabis users increased from 54.54% to 67.88% between 2016 and 2023, with higher rates observed in women and young adults. D PMID
  • Cariprazine, with its D3 receptor preference, shows potential benefits in reducing substance use and relapse, particularly for cannabis use disorders, though evidence remains limited. D PMID
  • An AI counseling agent generated conversational processes consistent with MI theory, with reflective depth, open questioning, and collaboration linked to higher change talk and improved readiness to change. D PMID
  • Daily cannabis consumption was similar among cisgender men, transgender men, and people with gender-diverse identities but lower in cisgender women. D PMID
  • The study developed an automated method for pesticide residue analysis in Cannabis sativa L. flowering tops with high accuracy and low limits of quantification. D PMID
  • The adapted fMRI Regulation of Craving task feasibly generates rTMS targets in the vmPFC and LDLPFC for treatment-seeking participants with Cannabis Use Disorder. D PMID
  • This study characterized aphid-parasitoid interactions in Cannabis crops, identifying L. testaceipes as a key parasitoid supporting natural aphid regulation. D PMID
  • Cannabis sativa L. sex expression is highly plastic, influenced by genetic, hormonal, developmental, and environmental factors, impacting commercial production. D PMID
  • The transcriptomic analysis revealed that Cannabis sativa glandular trichome stalks have distinct gene expression profiles compared to the head, suggesting they play a role in metabolite transport and signaling. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Cannabis tourism?

Cannabis tourism (Cannabis) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Cannabis tourism?

15 sourced findings are recorded for Cannabis tourism; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: The number of cannabis strains reviewed online increased 13-fold from 2010 to 2023.

How strong is the evidence for Cannabis tourism?

The strongest finding for Cannabis tourism carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Cannabis tourism safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Cannabis tourism in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Cannabis tourism interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Cannabis tourism in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

Is Cannabis tourism a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T2 Surveillance of Cannabis Strains Using Online Data: Observational Study. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Dronabinol for chronic low back pain in Veterans: protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Clinical and Sociodemographic Correlates of Poor Medication Adherence in People With Bipolar Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Exploring substance use patterns among 2-year college students: a latent class approach to identifying high-risk groups. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Dopamine Receptor Modulation in Co-Occurring Disorders: Potential of Cariprazine and D3 Receptor Activity. literature abstract metadata
  6. T2 Trends and disparities in self-reported past-month poor mental health among individuals using cannabis in the U.S., 2016-2023. literature abstract metadata
  7. T2 [Effects of the cannabis act on supply channels, attitudes, and perceptions of users]. literature abstract metadata
  8. T2 Daily-level associations between sleep hygiene, cannabis use, and sleep health outcomes. literature abstract metadata
  9. T2 Heads Up: Transcriptomics Reveal Functional Roles of Cannabis Glandular Trichome Stalks. literature abstract metadata
  10. T2 Hermaphroditism in Cannabis sativa L.: Impacts, Inducers, and Industry Implications. literature abstract metadata
  11. T2 Aphid-parasitoid interactions and their contribution to biological control in medicinal Cannabis sativa L. crops. literature abstract metadata
  12. T2 Adapting a Regulation of Craving Magnetic Resonance Imaging Task to Generate Functional Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Targets for the Ventromedial and Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex in Treatment-Seeking Participants with Cann literature abstract metadata
  13. T2 Miniaturized and automated analysis of pesticides in Cannabis sativa L. flowering tops by means of a robotic platform coupled to liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. literature abstract metadata
  14. T2 AI counseling agent for motivational interviewing: Conversational processes associated with change talk in emergency department patients. literature abstract metadata
  15. T2 Gender identity and cannabis use in Canada and the United States: cross-sectional analysis of the International Cannabis Policy Study. literature abstract metadata

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