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Endocannabinoids bind to cannabinoid receptors the CB1 and CB2 receptors , the same receptors to which the psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol ingredient of Cannabis saliva derivatives bind. Endocannabinoids, together. The 21st century will witness the unprecedented marketing of therapeutic drugs developed from cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system.

Dosages and administration of cannabis are explored, along with considerations on the use of the drug during pregnancy and the risks of addiction and dependency. Certain of the findings have led to exploratory studies into the therapeutic utility of the drug. At the present time, a number of areas of usefulness have been investigated, with some showing greater promise than others.

At what point should these data be collected and presented? Should it be early, after some initial impressions have been obtained?

Or should it come later, following confirmatory studies by others? Both stages of development are represented in this volume. In a number of instances, the papers consist of hitherto unpublished material. It seemed worthwhile to bring together the investigators working in a wide variety of disciplines who had in common their research activities in the therapeutic aspects of the cannabinoids and related synthetic compounds.

The papers presented and the ensuing discussion constitute the contents of this volume. It is the Editors' hope that the book will stimulate further involvement in the therapeutic studies.

This volume aims to present current knowledge of the endogenous cannabinoid system, and looks at molecular, cellular, tissue and organismal effects of endogenous and exogenous cannabinoids.

There is a broad coverage of the essential elements associated with the cannabinoid system. The Editors have sought to include authors who represent authoritative voices on these themes, but have not previously worked together to allow a fresh approach to the individual aspects covered.

Presents reviews of recent breakthroughs in the cannabinoid system Features chapters from the best authors in the field Provides an essential resource for scientists, advanced undergraduate students through to established faculty members.

Endocannabinoids bind to cannabinoid receptors the CB1 and CB2 receptors , the same receptors to which the psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol ingredient of Cannabis saliva derivatives bind. Endocannabinoids, together with their receptors, and the protein network involved in endocannabinoid synthesis, uptake, release and degradation constitute the endogenous cannabinoid system. The endogenous cannabinoid system is an emerging target in pharmacotherapy for the treatment of several diseases.

CRIP la has been recently discovered, using a yeast-two-hybrid approach, as a binding partner of the CB1 receptor, but not the CB2 receptor.

Such unclear legal solution brought a case of Canadian snowboard athlete during Winter Olympic Games in Nagano On the doping list published in by the World Anti-Doping Agency WADA cannabinoids were indicated in the group of substances and methods forbidden during competition.

The aim of the study was to investigate the problem of cannabinoids use by Polish sportsmen and sportswomen. Additionally, the results of the study were compared with those available from other WADA accredited laboratories. Materials and Methods In the process of cannabinoids search 13 urine samples were tested. The samples were taken from sportsmen 9 and sportswomen 4 representing 46 disciplines of sport. Sport 26 2 , during out-of-competition. The average age of the tested subjects was Analytical indicator of cannabinoids presence in the urine sample was carboxy- tetrahydrocannabinol carboxy-THC.

The analysed substances were identified as trimethylsilil derivatives Fig. In doubtful cases a gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was used. The estimation of uncertainty for the carboxy-THC measurement in the urine samples was calculated as 6. Among those cannabinoids samples 4 contained also amphetamine, 1 amphetamine and 4-hydroxyamphetamine, 1 morphine whereas 26 samples contained other forbidden doping substances. In samples 0.

However, the relative number of cannabinoids cases was greater during out-of-competition 2. As far as age of the athlete is concerned cannabinoids have been mostly used by athletes in the age of years Fig. As presented in the Fig. In analyses of frequency of THC cases in individual disciplines of sport only those were considered in which the total number of urine sample was 50, or more. Carboxy-THC was found frequently in the following disciplines of sport: rugby Sport 26 2 , 3.

However, the threshold has been still controversial and questioned. In Law et al. The concentration of smoke in the air for passive inhalation seems to be a critical factor [5]. In the study of ElSohly and Jones 4 marijuana cigarette smokers were assisted by 4 passive smokers in a small room. In other study of these authors, non-smokers were exposed to smoke of 16 marijuana cigarettes in a small room for 1 hour. The samples were, therefore, positive and brought to the athletes proper disciplinary sanctions.

It seems that following causes should be taken into account for explanation of THC presence in these samples: - The athletes could be exposed to passive smoking of cannabis. Although, social contacts with smokers of hashish or marijuana is not forbidden such behaviour would potentially bring a risk of narcotics dependence; - The samples were collected after a time long enough to remove metabolites of cannabinoids after active smoking.

This effect would be related to natural process of elimination of some substances from the organism. On the other hand, the condition of transport of the samples and the period between sample taking and its time of analysis would also be of some importance. Mareck-Engelke et al. The great choice of cannabinoids in the black market and their different forms dried flowers, stems, seeds and pressed plants cause a large and unpredictable variation in cannabinoids concentration of the product [16]; - THC would get into organism together with meal.

Cannabis can be added to some foodstuff such as gelatine dessert, honey, cookies, candies and some drinks. Former Polish regulations concerning cannabis presence in food products was changed to less restricted regulations of the European Union.

In result, the access to foodstuff containing legal, normalized quantity of tetrahydrocannabinol becomes much easier. Fortunately, the concentration of THC in food products is generally very low. No carboxy-THC was found in urine samples of volunteers after ingestion of beer with name suggesting cannabis ingredients [33] and tea with hemp leaves [18].

Sport 26 2 , Cannabinoids during competition and out-of-competition: The results obtained in the present work suggest some preference of cannabinoids use during different stages of preparation to competition. Despite of the fact that absolute number of analysed samples was greater for competition the relative number of THC samples was greater for out-of-competition.

Such result would mirror the WADA anti- doping regulations in which cannabinoids application is forbidden only during competition. Positive influence of cannabinoids on sport performance is quite problematic because of their sedative action.

Some authors describe the cannabinoids as illusory doping substances. From one hand the cannabis decrease the nervous tension and fear, act as an anti-stressor and bring relaxation. On the other hand, cannabinoids decrease concentration and muscles strength, reaction time, vision reactions and ability to distance estimation. Prolonged use of cannabinoids causes toxic psychosis, intellectual degradation, apathy and body weakness [25,31].

The anti- fear action of cannabinoids would have some meaning in extreme sports where the narcotic could decrease the fear level and help to take a higher risk for sport success [26,32]. According to Rivier cannabinoids could be beneficial for athletes before competition as an anti-stressor agent and after competition calming and relaxing agent giving self-reward or inhibiting effects of stimulants taken before the competition [30].

In spite of controversial benefit of cannabis application in sports there is a growing number of positive doping cases with THC.

Kindermann reported that in Germany, in the year , cannabinoids were the third doping substance after anabolic-androgenic steroids and stimulants [13]. For the years , in Switzerland cannabinoids were most frequently used as a doping substance [29].

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