[Cannabis and cannabinoid receptors--abuse and psychosis]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2008 Nov 10;170(46):3782-4.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Abuse of alcohol and drugs often co-occur with psychotic disorders. In this article, we introduce to the reader a number of receptors and neurotransmitter-systems involved in cannabis-abuse. Subsequently, we introduce the connection between abuse - particularly cannabis-abuse - and psychotic disorders.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonists
  • Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Marijuana Abuse / complications*
  • Marijuana Abuse / drug therapy
  • Marijuana Abuse / metabolism
  • Prognosis
  • Psychoses, Substance-Induced / etiology*
  • Psychoses, Substance-Induced / metabolism
  • Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1 / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1 / metabolism
  • Receptors, Cannabinoid / metabolism
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonists
  • Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators
  • Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1
  • Receptors, Cannabinoid