2007
Effects of Marijuana Smoking on Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Complications: A Systematic Review
Tetrault JM, Crothers K, Moore BA, Mehra R, Concato J, Fiellin DA. Effects of Marijuana Smoking on Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Complications: A Systematic Review. JAMA Internal Medicine 2007, 167: 221-228. PMID: 17296876, PMCID: PMC2720277, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.167.3.221.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRespiratory complicationsPulmonary functionMarijuana smokingRespiratory symptomsSystematic reviewChallenge studiesEvaluated study qualityObstructive lung diseaseAirway responsesLung diseaseEmbase databasesStudy qualityIndependent reviewersShort-term exposureSmokingComplicationsPhysiologic dataConsistent associationMarijuana administrationClinical applicabilityBronchodilationSymptomsMarijuana useAssociationOverall quality
2006
The Association Between Marijuana Smoking and Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review
Mehra R, Moore BA, Crothers K, Tetrault J, Fiellin DA. The Association Between Marijuana Smoking and Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review. JAMA Internal Medicine 2006, 166: 1359-1367. PMID: 16832000, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.166.13.1359.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLung cancerMarijuana smokingLung cancer risk factorsCancer risk factorsPotential adverse health outcomesPersons 18 yearsAdverse health outcomesFurther rigorous studiesEnglish-language studiesLung changesTobacco smokingTobacco smokersHistopathologic abnormalitiesHistopathologic findingsEmbase databasesPremalignant changesRisk factorsObservational studyMarijuana exposureMethodologic deficienciesTobacco useNineteen studiesSmokingTar exposureLack of adjustment
2005
Respiratory effects of marijuana and tobacco use in a U.S. sample
Moore BA, Augustson EM, Moser RP, Budney AJ. Respiratory effects of marijuana and tobacco use in a U.S. sample. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2005, 20: 33-37. PMID: 15693925, PMCID: PMC1490047, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2004.40081.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic bronchitisRespiratory symptomsRespiratory effectsTobacco useMarijuana smokingSelf-reported respiratory symptomsSubstantial public health benefitsMarijuana useShortness of breathNutrition Examination SurveyThird National HealthAdults ages 20Public health benefitsRespiratory health problemsCurrent marijuana useCurrent asthmaPhlegm productionChest findingsDays of useTobacco smokingExamination SurveyRespiratory healthNational HealthTobacco usersHealth problems
2001
Marijuana Abstinence Effects in Marijuana Smokers Maintained in Their Home Environment
Budney AJ, Hughes JR, Moore BA, Novy PL. Marijuana Abstinence Effects in Marijuana Smokers Maintained in Their Home Environment. JAMA Psychiatry 2001, 58: 917-924. PMID: 11576029, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.58.10.917.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAffective SymptomsAggressionAmbulatory CareBehavior, AddictiveCreatinineDronabinolFeeding and Eating DisordersFemaleHumansMaleMarijuana AbuseMiddle AgedPersonality InventoryPsychomotor AgitationSeverity of Illness IndexSleep Wake DisordersSubstance Abuse DetectionSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeWeight LossConceptsAbstinence phaseMarijuana smokersAbstinence effectsMarijuana withdrawal syndromeDaily marijuana smokersWithdrawal discomfortWithdrawal syndromeMarijuana usersNicotine withdrawalOutpatient studyWithdrawal symptomsClinical significanceSleep difficultiesMarijuana smokingWithdrawal effectsHeavy marijuana usersConsecutive daysWeight lossMarijuana abstinenceMarijuana dependenceSmokersSmokingMarijuanaSymptomsParticipants' reports