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Author Iversen, Leslie L., author

Title The science of marijuana / Leslie L. Iversen
Edition 2nd ed
Published New York : Oxford University Press, [2008]

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 273 pages) : illustrations
Contents Introduction -- The pharmacology of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) : the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis -- Endocannabinoids -- The effects of cannabis on the central nervous system -- Medical uses of marijuana : fact or fantasy? -- Is cannabis safe? -- The recreational use of cannabis -- What next?
Summary Explaining the advances that have been made in scientific research on cannabis with the discovery of specific receptors and naturally occurring cannabis-like substances in the brain this work assesses the scientific basis for the medical use of cannabis and what risks this may entail
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-259) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Marijuana -- Physiological effect
Marijuana -- Toxicology
Dronabinol -- pharmacology
Cannabis -- adverse effects
Central Nervous System -- drug effects
Endocannabinoids -- physiology
Marijuana Smoking -- epidemiology
Dronabinol -- therapeutic use
MEDICAL -- Pain Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Psychiatry -- Psychopharmacology.
Marijuana -- Physiological effect
Marijuana -- Toxicology
Marihuana
Pharmakologie
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780199795987
0199795983
9780199864751
0199864756