Rutas de acción de los Cannabinoides Sintéticos: "La calentura no está en la sábana.

Abstract

Aimed at the evaluation of addictive processes as complex phenomena, scientific literature related to the synthetic cannabinoids will be presented as an illustration. Along the text, endocannabinoid system components whose biochemical activity can be altered as a result of marihuana (Cannabis sativa) consumption, or the consumption of substances with similar properties, will be identified. Some methodological challenges faced by research projects dealing with the biological basis of addiction will be pointed out. Above all, we would like to invite the reader to participate in a much needed discussion upon the social, economic and political implications of neuroscientific knowledge production regarding drugs, both legal and illegal.