Cannabis, mind, and mirth

Author(s): Castle, D. J.

Journal/Book: Eur Psychiat. 1996; 11: 141 Rue Javel, 75747 Paris Cedex 15, France. Editions Scientifiques Elsevier. 329-334.

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.

Note: Review Castle DJ, Univ Western Australia, Mills St Clin Res Unit, 35 Mills St, Perth, Wa 6102, AUSTRALIA

Keyword(s): Cannabis sativa; psychosis; mood disorder; memory; PSYCHOSIS; MARIJUANA; SCHIZOPHRENIA; VIOLENCE; SEIZURES; RECEPTOR; CDNA

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