Cannabis, mind, and mirth.
European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists January 1, 1996 DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(97)81055-3 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe authors discuss the psychomimetic properties of Cannabis sativa in light of the discovery of its cerebral ligand and genetic sequence, and explore the relationship between cannabis intoxication and mood. They suggest that renewed study of acute cannabis encephalopathy could deepen understanding of consciousness in healthy adults and help illuminate the perceptual worlds of children, the elderly, and certain patients.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Renewed study of acute cannabis encephalopathy may enhance understanding of consciousness and perception across different populations. |
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.