Cannabis Use and Abuse in Nepal: A Review of Studies

Shakya, Dhana Ratna; Upadhaya, Sandesh Raj; Thapa, Milan

doi:10.31729/jnma.6931

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“…Another important medicinal plant in the study area having sacred and religious relevance was Cannabis sativa. Hindu devotees in India Kuddus et al 2013;Singh et al 2021) and Nepal (Thapa 2015;Shakya et al 2021) offer this plant species to Shiva during religious ceremonies. Besides, this species is highly medicinal because of 'cannabinoids.'…”

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Plants used for magico-religious purposes by the indigenous communities of sub-Himalayan Tract, Uttarakhand

Sharma

Singh

Gairola

2022

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Background: Plants play an essential role in every rural society's cultural and religious ceremonies. The focus of the study was to document the use of plants by the indigenous communities of sub-Himalayan Tract, Uttarakhand in magico-religious practices.Method: Information was extracted from eighty informants (50 men; 30 women) between 25 to 75 years of age. A semi-structured questionnaire, interviews, and participatory observations were made to collect data from the informants to meet the study's requirements.Results: The present study revealed 34 plants belonging to 31 genera and 25 families for the magico-religious practices. Fruits and whole plants are mainly used to conduct various social and religious practices, such as offerings in religious ceremonies. Herbs (59%) were the dominant forms, and wastelands (48%) were the dominant source of magico-religious plants. High Informant Consensus Factor (Fic) was recorded for the plants used in the sacred and religious rites (SAR) category. Species such as Datura stramonium, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Ficus benghalensis, Cynodon dactylon, Achyranthes aspera, and Calotropis procera were culturally most important based on cultural index value. Conclusion:The plant species play a vital role in practicing the religion and culture among the studied communities. Therefore, it is suggested that the indigenous communities of the sub-Himalayan region be monitored and contacted regularly about their beliefs. They must be informed and made aware of the importance of plant diversity and the significant loss that will occur if it is lost.

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Plants used for magico-religious purposes by the indigenous communities of sub-Himalayan Tract, Uttarakhand

Sharma

Singh

Gairola

2022

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“…Cannabis is long known in Nepal, India and other parts of South Asia where cannabis preparations are used as a part of religious and ritual use. 1 As most of the psychoactive substances, cannabis use is more common among males than females; but gender gap is, currently, narrowing. 1 Men also report a greater variety of psychoactive substance uses (LSD, Opioid, Benzodiazepine, IV drug use) as compared to females who report the use of less potent psychoactive substances.…”

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“…1 As most of the psychoactive substances, cannabis use is more common among males than females; but gender gap is, currently, narrowing. 1 Men also report a greater variety of psychoactive substance uses (LSD, Opioid, Benzodiazepine, IV drug use) as compared to females who report the use of less potent psychoactive substances. Apart from legal, financial, occupational and other common consequences including worsening of comorbid mental disorders like Bipolar mood, 2,3 youth females are more vulnerable to sexual issues, violence and safety hazards.…”

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A Nepalese female student in trap of cannabis: a case report

Shakya,

Ghimire,

Nepali

2023

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Current generation students are in the threat of various substances and addictive behaviours; not only males but also females are in the trap. Despite being illegal, cannabis and other substances like LSD and Opiate lure the young and other people in current context of mobile and changing world and Nepal. When youths are in the trap of such addictions, they are bound to various consequences including dependence and complications like: disruption of study, career, work; developmental, psychiatric, physical, familial, social, financial, legal, safety and violence-related risks. Safety, violence and sexual issues are striking especially for a female substance user. This case report intends to draw attention to substance use and use disorder, mainly illicit including cannabis among growing literate Nepalese women; and also, to its implication in the course of co-morbid mental disorder, e.g., Bipolar mood. We report a 22 year old Nepalese female student with Cannabis Dependence Syndrome with LSD and Nicotine use which had a great implication in the course of her psychiatric disorder, i.e. Bipolar mood.

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“…After alcohol and cigarettes, illicit substances such as opiates and cannabis are very common in Nepal. According to a 2012 Ministry of Home Affairs survey, 90.5% of 91,534 ‘hard drug’ users in Nepal used cannabis, with 74.1% mixing cannabis with ‘tranquilizer.’ [ 2 ]. As the usage of cannabis has grown, a new clinical disorder called as Cannabinoid Hyperemesis syndrome has emerged.…”

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confidence: 99%