The analgesic potential of cannabinoids

Authors

  • Célia Duarte Serviço de Anestesiologia, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25751/rspa.8854

Keywords:

cannabis, endocannabinoid, cannabinoids, analgesia

Abstract

Cannabis as been used as an addict drug. Its consequences are not completely known (ex. dependence, schizophrenia, airway diseases and male infertility). The investigation around its therapeutic potential as began in the 90’s. The endocannabinoid system and specific receptors were discovered: CB1, CB2, TRP and atypical receptors. Animal and human investigation shows that synthetic cannabinoids may prove to become very useful in acute and chronic pain treatment.

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Published

2016-03-22

How to Cite

Duarte, C. (2016). The analgesic potential of cannabinoids. Journal of the Portuguese Society of Anesthesiology, 21(3), 13–18. https://doi.org/10.25751/rspa.8854

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 3 (2012): Journal of the Portuguese Society of Anesthesiology

Section

Narrative Reviews

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