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Health status outcome among cannabis addicts after treatment of addiction.
Siwar et al., PLoS One 2023
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290730
Study Summary:
A study conducted at Al Amal Hospital for Mental Health in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia investigated the health effects of cannabis addiction and the benefits of treatment. The study involved 100 patients undergoing addiction treatment and 20 healthy volunteers, with assessments made at admission and post-treatment. The parameters evaluated included body mass index (BMI), vital signs, glycemic status, liver and renal function, and oxidative stress markers.
Key Findings:
- No significant change in BMI after treatment.
- Vital signs significantly improved post-treatment.
- No significant change in renal function (urea and creatinine levels) after treatment.
- Fasting blood glucose levels were significantly lower after treatment.
- Liver function tests (albumin, bilirubin, AST, ALT, ALP) showed significant improvement post-treatment.
- Oxidative stress biomarkers (TBARS, SOD, GSH, CAT) did not show significant change after treatment.
Importance:
This study highlights the negative health impacts of cannabis addiction and demonstrates that treatment can lead to significant improvements in vital signs, glycemic control, and liver function. The lack of change in oxidative stress biomarkers suggests that these may not be affected by cannabis use or the treatment provided. These findings contribute to understanding the health consequences of cannabis abuse and the benefits of addiction treatment.