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  1. Article ; Online: Cannabis and aging: research remains in its infancy.

    Zolotov, Yuval / Gruber, Staci A

    The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse

    2021  Volume 47, Issue 5, Page(s) 523–526

    MeSH term(s) Aging/drug effects ; Analgesics/pharmacology ; Cannabis ; Hallucinogens ; Humans ; Infant ; Marijuana Abuse
    Chemical Substances Analgesics ; Hallucinogens
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 193086-2
    ISSN 1097-9891 ; 0095-2990
    ISSN (online) 1097-9891
    ISSN 0095-2990
    DOI 10.1080/00952990.2021.1949334
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  2. Article ; Online: Available but inaccessible: patient experiences during the first 2 years of a primary care-based medical cannabis program at an academic medical center.

    Freitag, Eloise W / Zolotov, Yuval / Annam, Jayabhargav / Labins, Jaqueline / Yamada, Jaclyn M / Jillani, Syeda Masharab / Arnsten, Julia H / Slawek, Deepika E

    Harm reduction journal

    2024  Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 1

    Abstract: Background: Medical cannabis use and public acceptance in the United States have increased over the past 25 years. However, access to medical cannabis remains limited, particularly for underserved populations. To understand how patients experience ... ...

    Abstract Background: Medical cannabis use and public acceptance in the United States have increased over the past 25 years. However, access to medical cannabis remains limited, particularly for underserved populations. To understand how patients experience medical cannabis accessibility, we measured medical cannabis use and barriers to use after medical cannabis certification in an urban safety-net academic medical center.
    Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study among patients seen in Montefiore's Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) from 2017 to 2019. Patient demographic and clinical characteristics, as well purchase history of medical cannabis, were extracted from electronic medical records. We also administered a phone questionnaire to a subset of patients to assess usage patterns, effectiveness, and barriers to medical cannabis use.
    Results: Among 562 patients who were newly certified for medical cannabis between 2017 and 2019, 45% purchased medical cannabis, while 55% did not. Patients who purchased medical cannabis were more likely to be white and have private insurance or Medicare. Unregulated cannabis use and current tobacco use were less common among those who purchased medical cannabis. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, unregulated cannabis use remained negatively associated with purchasing medical cannabis. Patients reported that affordability and dispensary accessibility were their main barriers to purchasing medical cannabis.
    Conclusion: Among patients certified for medical cannabis use, fewer than half purchased medical cannabis after certification. Improving access to medical cannabis is crucial for ensuring equitable access to regulated cannabis, and to reducing unregulated cannabis use.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Humans ; United States ; Medical Marijuana/therapeutic use ; Retrospective Studies ; Medicare ; Cannabis ; Primary Health Care ; Patient Outcome Assessment
    Chemical Substances Medical Marijuana
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2146691-9
    ISSN 1477-7517 ; 1477-7517
    ISSN (online) 1477-7517
    ISSN 1477-7517
    DOI 10.1186/s12954-023-00919-2
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  3. Article: COVID-19 Fear, Mental Health, and Substance Use Among Israeli University Students.

    Zolotov, Yuval / Reznik, Alexander / Bender, Shmaya / Isralowitz, Richard

    International journal of mental health and addiction

    2020  Volume 20, Issue 1, Page(s) 230–236

    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2235886-9
    ISSN 1557-1882 ; 1557-1874
    ISSN (online) 1557-1882
    ISSN 1557-1874
    DOI 10.1007/s11469-020-00351-8
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  4. Article ; Online: CTIM editors' commentary: Special issue on medical cannabis in professional education.

    Isralowitz, Richard / Temple, Leslie Mendoza / Zolotov, Yuval / Kogan, Mikhail

    Complementary therapies in medicine

    2021  Volume 63, Page(s) 102786

    MeSH term(s) Cannabis ; Education, Professional ; Humans ; Marijuana Smoking ; Medical Marijuana
    Chemical Substances Medical Marijuana
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-27
    Publishing country Scotland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 1155895-7
    ISSN 1873-6963 ; 0965-2299
    ISSN (online) 1873-6963
    ISSN 0965-2299
    DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102786
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  5. Article ; Online: Medical cannabis education among healthcare trainees: A scoping review.

    Zolotov, Yuval / Metri, Samer / Calabria, Emily / Kogan, Mikhail

    Complementary therapies in medicine

    2021  Volume 58, Page(s) 102675

    Abstract: Objectives: It has been previously demonstrated that healthcare professionals would like additional education on medical cannabis. However, there has not yet been a review of the status of medical cannabis curriculum for medical and allied healthcare ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: It has been previously demonstrated that healthcare professionals would like additional education on medical cannabis. However, there has not yet been a review of the status of medical cannabis curriculum for medical and allied healthcare trainees worldwide, even though future healthcare workers will be placed on the forefront of patient care and must be prepared to counsel patients. This study was designed to address this gap in knowledge.
    Design: A search syntax was generated and databases PubMed, ERIC, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched for relevant articles. A grey literature search of Google Scholar, MedEd, Medline, and the Proquest Dissertations and Theses section was also performed. All titles and abstracts were screened. Selected articles were subsequently screened using predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria.
    Results: Allied healthcare trainees lacked sufficient knowledge about medical cannabis and did not feel prepared to counsel patients on this subject. Additionally, they expressed a growing interest in medical cannabis and would like more standardized education on the topic. Finally, faculty and deans in various institutions agreed on the need to educate students on the subject, and aimed to implement courses on medical cannabis or expand their existing curricula.
    Conclusions: While the medical cannabis landscape is developing, medical and allied health students are not properly educated and knowledgeable on this emerging field of clinical care. The findings suggest that the implementation of competencies-based curricula on medical cannabis is essential for medical and allied healthcare trainees to have the appropriate level of knowledge to counsel and educate their patients.
    MeSH term(s) Cannabis ; Curriculum ; Delivery of Health Care ; Education, Medical ; Health Personnel ; Humans ; Medical Marijuana
    Chemical Substances Medical Marijuana
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-02
    Publishing country Scotland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1155895-7
    ISSN 1873-6963 ; 0965-2299
    ISSN (online) 1873-6963
    ISSN 0965-2299
    DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102675
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  6. Article ; Online: Preliminary assessment of medical cannabis consumption by cancer survivors

    Yuval Zolotov / Lia Eshet / Ofir Morag

    Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Vol 56, Iss , Pp 102592- (2021)

    2021  

    Abstract: Objectives: To assess the motivation of cancer survivors to consume medical cannabis and to assess the patterns of use, perceived efficacy, as well as side and adverse effects. Methods: Cross-sectional survey among 190 Israeli cancer survivors who were ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: To assess the motivation of cancer survivors to consume medical cannabis and to assess the patterns of use, perceived efficacy, as well as side and adverse effects. Methods: Cross-sectional survey among 190 Israeli cancer survivors who were licensed to use medical cannabis in a single institution. In addition to demographic information, the questionnaire examined patterns of use (including dosage, type of cannabis and way of administration), motivation for medical cannabis consumption, perceived efficacy, adverse and side effects, motivation for ceasing cannabis consumption, and tobacco smoking. Results: The mean monthly dosage of cannabis consumed was 42.4 grams; 95.8% of respondents reported not consuming cannabis regularly before being diagnosed with cancer; the most common way of administration was smoking, and most of the participants reported taking cannabis throughout the day. The most common symptoms for which participants took medical cannabis were pain (n = 169, 88.9%), sleeping disorder (n = 144, 75.8%) and anxiety (n = 79, 41.6%). Twenty patients (10.5%) reported on mild side (or adverse) effects. Conclusions: This study indicates that cancer survivors may indeed consume cannabis for symptom relief, and not merely for recreational purposes. Although our findings point to perceived safety and efficacy of medical cannabis for cancer survivors, more research is needed to study the adequate role that cannabis may have for treating symptoms associated with cancer survivorship.
    Keywords Medical cannabis ; Medical marijuana ; Symptom management ; Cancer survivors ; Other systems of medicine ; RZ201-999
    Subject code 150
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  7. Article ; Online: Medical cannabis education among healthcare trainees

    Yuval Zolotov / Samer Metri / Emily Calabria / Mikhail Kogan

    Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Vol 58, Iss , Pp 102675- (2021)

    A scoping review

    2021  

    Abstract: Objectives: It has been previously demonstrated that healthcare professionals would like additional education on medical cannabis. However, there has not yet been a review of the status of medical cannabis curriculum for medical and allied healthcare ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: It has been previously demonstrated that healthcare professionals would like additional education on medical cannabis. However, there has not yet been a review of the status of medical cannabis curriculum for medical and allied healthcare trainees worldwide, even though future healthcare workers will be placed on the forefront of patient care and must be prepared to counsel patients. This study was designed to address this gap in knowledge. Design: A search syntax was generated and databases PubMed, ERIC, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched for relevant articles. A grey literature search of Google Scholar, MedEd, Medline, and the Proquest Dissertations and Theses section was also performed. All titles and abstracts were screened. Selected articles were subsequently screened using predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Allied healthcare trainees lacked sufficient knowledge about medical cannabis and did not feel prepared to counsel patients on this subject. Additionally, they expressed a growing interest in medical cannabis and would like more standardized education on the topic. Finally, faculty and deans in various institutions agreed on the need to educate students on the subject, and aimed to implement courses on medical cannabis or expand their existing curricula. Conclusions: While the medical cannabis landscape is developing, medical and allied health students are not properly educated and knowledgeable on this emerging field of clinical care. The findings suggest that the implementation of competencies-based curricula on medical cannabis is essential for medical and allied healthcare trainees to have the appropriate level of knowledge to counsel and educate their patients.
    Keywords Medical cannabis ; Medical marijuana ; Education ; Training ; Curriculum ; Other systems of medicine ; RZ201-999
    Subject code 700
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  8. Article ; Online: CTIM editors' commentary

    Richard Isralowitz / Leslie Mendoza Temple / Yuval Zolotov / Mikhail Kogan

    Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Vol 63, Iss , Pp 102786- (2021)

    Special issue on medical cannabis in professional education

    2021  

    Keywords Medical Cannabis ; Medical marijuana ; Professional education ; Other systems of medicine ; RZ201-999
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  9. Article ; Online: Preliminary assessment of medical cannabis consumption by cancer survivors.

    Zolotov, Yuval / Eshet, Lia / Morag, Ofir

    Complementary therapies in medicine

    2020  Volume 56, Page(s) 102592

    Abstract: Objectives: To assess the motivation of cancer survivors to consume medical cannabis and to assess the patterns of use, perceived efficacy, as well as side and adverse effects.: Methods: Cross-sectional survey among 190 Israeli cancer survivors who ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: To assess the motivation of cancer survivors to consume medical cannabis and to assess the patterns of use, perceived efficacy, as well as side and adverse effects.
    Methods: Cross-sectional survey among 190 Israeli cancer survivors who were licensed to use medical cannabis in a single institution. In addition to demographic information, the questionnaire examined patterns of use (including dosage, type of cannabis and way of administration), motivation for medical cannabis consumption, perceived efficacy, adverse and side effects, motivation for ceasing cannabis consumption, and tobacco smoking.
    Results: The mean monthly dosage of cannabis consumed was 42.4 grams; 95.8% of respondents reported not consuming cannabis regularly before being diagnosed with cancer; the most common way of administration was smoking, and most of the participants reported taking cannabis throughout the day. The most common symptoms for which participants took medical cannabis were pain (n = 169, 88.9%), sleeping disorder (n = 144, 75.8%) and anxiety (n = 79, 41.6%). Twenty patients (10.5%) reported on mild side (or adverse) effects.
    Conclusions: This study indicates that cancer survivors may indeed consume cannabis for symptom relief, and not merely for recreational purposes. Although our findings point to perceived safety and efficacy of medical cannabis for cancer survivors, more research is needed to study the adequate role that cannabis may have for treating symptoms associated with cancer survivorship.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Anxiety/drug therapy ; Cancer Survivors/psychology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Medical Marijuana/therapeutic use ; Middle Aged ; Motivation ; Pain/drug therapy ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Medical Marijuana
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-09
    Publishing country Scotland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1155895-7
    ISSN 1873-6963 ; 0965-2299
    ISSN (online) 1873-6963
    ISSN 0965-2299
    DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102592
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  10. Article ; Online: Gaming Disorder and Psycho-Emotional Wellbeing among Male University Students and Other Young Adults in Israel.

    Isralowitz, Richard / Romem Porat, Shai-Li / Zolotov, Yuval / Yehudai, Mor / Dagan, Adi / Reznik, Alexander

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 23

    Abstract: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine the impact of gaming and gaming disorder on the wellbeing of Israeli male university students and other adults. Gaming disorder (i.e., persistent, and recurrent gaming activity associated with a lack ... ...

    Abstract The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine the impact of gaming and gaming disorder on the wellbeing of Israeli male university students and other adults. Gaming disorder (i.e., persistent, and recurrent gaming activity associated with a lack of control that may be clinically diagnosed) was determined using the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short-Form (IGDS9-SF). Survey participants were recruited from gaming associations, clubs and the gaming community using Facebook. Data were collected in June 2022. A total of 526 males completed the survey (30.9% university students and 69.1% other young adults). Various statistical methods of analysis including regression were used for this study. Significant study group differences revealed university students with more indications of gaming disorder, more burnout, less loneliness, more stimulant (i.e., Ritalin) use, a greater consumption of salt- and/or sugar-loaded foods and lower economic wellbeing. The levels of resilience (i.e., the ability to recover from stress), substance use (e.g., tobacco and alcohol) and weight gain were similar for the two groups. Regression analysis showed gaming disorder as a key predictor of burnout, economic wellbeing and resilience. This study examined only male gamers because of the small number of female respondents. However, additional research is needed about female internet gamers, including their possible exposure to online harassment and sexual degradation. Additionally, additional research should be considered to verify the present study's findings about gamers based on demographic factors and gaming disorder levels. Prevention and treatment intervention measures, including those that can be made available on campus, should be thought about by university administration personnel and student association leaders in consultation with professionals who are experienced in reducing gaming disorder and other harmful behaviors among students.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph192315946
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