Madhavan P. Nair
Tanzania
Review Article
Alcohol Versus Cannabinoids: A Review of their Opposite Neuro-Immunomodulatory Effects and Future Therapeutic Potentials
Author(s): Madhavan P. Nair, Gloria Figueroa, Gianna Casteleiro, Karla Muñoz and Marisela AgudeloMadhavan P. Nair, Gloria Figueroa, Gianna Casteleiro, Karla Muñoz and Marisela Agudelo
Due to the legalization of marijuana and the increased demand for cannabis and alcohol consumption, research efforts highlighting the biomedical consequences of the use of alcohol and cannabinoids are not only relevant to the substance abuse scientific field, but are also of public health interest. Moreover, an overview of the recent literature about alcohol and cannabinoids neuro-immunomodulatory effects highlighting their future therapeutic potentials will provide a significant contribution to science and medicine. Therefore, in the current review, we will first discuss briefly the prevalence of alcohol and marijuana abuse, followed by a discussion on the individual effects of alcohol and cannabinoids on the immune system; then, we will focus on the role of endo-cannabinoids on the alcohol-induced inflammatory effects. The final section will highlight the therapeutic potential of ca.. View More»
