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Marijuana (cannabis) is the most widely used recreational drug after nicotine and alcohol. This book reviews the rapidly growing body of scientific evidence on cannabis - how it works, the role of endogenous cannabinoids in the brain and body, and the opportunities for new medicines based on such kn...

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Main Author: Iversen, Leslie L. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Marijuana > Physiological effect.
Marijuana > Toxicology.
Dronabinol > pharmacology
Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators > physiology
Cannabis > adverse effects
Central Nervous System > drug effects
Dronabinol > therapeutic use
Marijuana Smoking > epidemiology
Marijuana > Effets physiologiques.
Marijuana > Toxicologie.
MEDICAL > Pharmacology.
Marijuana > Physiological effect
Marijuana > Toxicology
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Marijuana (cannabis) is the most widely used recreational drug after nicotine and alcohol. This book reviews the rapidly growing body of scientific evidence on cannabis - how it works, the role of endogenous cannabinoids in the brain and body, and the opportunities for new medicines based on such knowledge. The regulation of cannabis use varies considerably throughout the world. This book reviews the rapid changes that have occurred in liberalizing the medical use of cannabis, and in some instances the full legalization of cannabis use, with an emphasis on events in the United States and Canada. The advantages and disadvantages of liberalizing the medical and recreational use of cannabis are discussed in a neutral manner, leaving the reader to decide.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 272 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190846879
0190846879
9780190846855
0190846852