| Description |
xvi, 218 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
1. The cannabinoid system: from the point of view of a chemist Raphael Mechoulam and L. Hanu -- 2. How cannabis works in the brain Leslie Iversen. -- 3. Acute and subacute psychomimetic effects of cannabis in humans David Castle and Nadia Solowij -- 4. The association between cannabis use and depression: a review of the evidence Louisa Degenhardt, Wayne Hall, Michael Lynskey, Carolyn Coffey and George Patton -- 5. Cannabis and psychosis proneness Helene Verdoux -- 6. Is there a specific 'cannabis psychosis'? Wayne Hall and Louisa Degenhardt -- 7. Cannabis as a potential causal factor in schizophrenia Louise Arseneault, Mary Cannon, John Witton and Robin Murray |
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8. Cannabis abuse and the course of schizophrenia D. H. Linszen, Lieuwe de Haan and Bart Peters -- 9. The endogenous cannabinoid system in schizophrenia Suresh Sundram, Brian Dean and David Copolov -- 10. A cannabinoid 'model' psychosis, dopamine-cannabinoid interactions and implications for schizophrenia Cyril D'Souza, Hyung-San Cho, Edward Perry and John H. Krystal -- 11. Motives that maintain cannabis use among individuals with psychotic disorders Catherine Spencer -- 12. Addressing cannabis abuse in people with psychosis Wynne James --13. Residual cognitive effects of long-term cannabis use Harrison Pope, Jr. and Deborah Yurgelun-Todd |
| Summary |
This comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the psychiatry and neuroscience of Cannabis sativa (marijuana) places particular emphasis on psychotic disorders. It outlines the latest research enhancing our knowledge of the human cannabinoid system, and links it to clinical and epidemiological facts about the impact of cannabis on mental health. Controversial issues are critically explored, including whether a discrete "cannabis psychosis" exists. - Publisher |
| Notes |
Title from e-book title screen (viewed October 16, 2007) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references and index |
| Subject |
Marijuana -- Physiological effect.
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Marijuana -- Psychological aspects.
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Marijuana abuse -- Complications.
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Psychoses -- Etiology.
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Schizophrenia -- Etiology.
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Marijuana Smoking -- psychology.
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Marijuana Smoking -- adverse effects.
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Mental Disorders -- complications.
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Substance-Related Disorders.
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Marijuana Smoking -- adverse effects.
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Mental Disorders -- complications.
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Marijuana Smoking -- psychology.
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| Author |
Castle, David J.
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Murray, Robin M., 1944-
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ebrary, Inc.
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| LC no. |
2003055906 |
| ISBN |
0521819407 hb |
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0521525462 paperback |
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