lignans and Marijuana-Abuse

In recent years, epidemiological data confirm that cannabis-related emergencies, cannabis-use disorders and dependence are significantly increased. Cannabis is generally considered a little dangerous substances of abuse, however, chronic consumption has been associated to the development of mental disorders, cognitive deficits, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, increased risk of myocardial infarction in the hour after use, increased mortality after myocardial infarction, liver inflammation and steatosis in patients affected by hepatitis C. In this article we described the pharmacological characteristics of Magnolia officinalis bark active principles suggesting a potential application in the treatment of both cannabis dependence and cannabis-related disorders.

Topics: Animals; Biphenyl Compounds; Cannabis; Humans; Inflammation; Lignans; Magnolia; Marijuana Abuse; Plant Bark; Plant Extracts; Polyphenols; Rats; Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1; Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB2; Receptors, Cannabinoid; Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled