title: [Marijuana--2000].
abstract: Marihuana (Cannabis sativa, the hemp plant) is one of the most widely used illicit drugs all over the world. Cannabis products are usually smoked. The plant contains chemicals called cannabinoids. One of these, 1-delta-9-tetrahydro-cannabinol (THC) is believed be responsible for most of the characteristic psychoactive (euphoria) and cardiovascular (tachycardia, conjuctivitis) effects. Although some clinical studies suggest the medical utility of marihuana (i.e. on the basis of its antiemetic, anticonvulsive and analgesic effect)--the scientific evidence is weak. Therefore the complete legalization of the drug is strongly opposed.
authors.affiliation: Szegedi Tudományegyetem, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, Szent-Györgyi Albert Orvos- és Gyógyszerésztudományi Centrum, Pszichiátriai Klinika, Klinikai Farmakológiai Laboratórium.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Bálint
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000932:Antiemetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002188:Cannabis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D008517:Phytotherapy
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000932:Antiemetics