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valproic acid and Cannabis Abuse

valproic acid has been researched along with Cannabis Abuse in 1 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Additional marijuana abuse may impact on the clinical presentation of bipolar illness and may potentially act as mediator of treatment response in this population."2.71Patient characteristics and treatment implications of marijuana abuse among bipolar alcoholics: results from a double blind, placebo-controlled study. ( Cornelius, JR; Daley, DC; Douaihy, A; Kelly, TM; Kirisci, L; Salloum, IM, 2005)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Salloum, IM1
Cornelius, JR1
Douaihy, A1
Kirisci, L1
Daley, DC1
Kelly, TM1

Trials

1 trial available for valproic acid and Cannabis Abuse

ArticleYear
Patient characteristics and treatment implications of marijuana abuse among bipolar alcoholics: results from a double blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Addictive behaviors, 2005, Volume: 30, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Affect; Aged; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; D

2005