Cannabis in medicine : an evidence based approach / Kenneth Finn, editor.
| Other author | Finn, Kenneth, 1964- editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2020] |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Intro -- Foreword -- Losing Ground: The Rise of Cannabis Culture -- Addressing the Wider Implications of Increasing Marijuana Use -- Why Our Knowledge of the Risks in Cannabis Exposure Has Increased -- Limitations to Our Knowledge: Inadequate Measures, No Real Baseline -- Current Measurements of Marijuana Use Showing the Comparative Scope of the Problem -- Marijuana Use in Sub-populations at High Risk -- Monitoring the Future School-Based Data -- Widening Societal Impact of Increased Marijuana Prevalence |
| Contents | The Societal Impact of Expanded Cannabis Extends to the Use of Other Substances Of Abuse -- Final Thoughts on the Wider Implications of Increased Use -- Reference Section -- Contents -- Contributors -- Part I: Basic Science -- Chapter 1: The Properties and Use of Cannabis sativa Herb and Extracts -- Background -- THC -- Methods of Use -- Metabolism -- Synthetic Cannabinoids and Cannabimimetics -- Hemp -- CBD -- Conversion to THC -- CBD as a Quality Medicine -- Discussion -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 2: Cannabinoid and Marijuana Neurobiology -- Introduction |
| Contents | Discovery, Evolutionary Origins, and Function of the Endocannabinoid System -- Endocannabinoid System in the Brain -- Endocannabinoid System Function in Early and Adolescent Brain Development -- Overall Function of the Endocannabinoid System in the Brain [45] -- Endocannabinoid System in Peripheral Tissues -- Disturbances of the Endocannabinoid System in the Brain -- Marijuana and the Brain: Receptors and Changes in Endocannabinoid Signaling -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: The Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and Potential Drug Interactions of Cannabinoids |
| Contents | Drug-Drug Interaction with Cannabinoids -- Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of Cannabinoids -- Pharmacodynamics -- Pharmacokinetics -- Drug-Drug Interactions -- Phase I Metabolism (Cytochrome P450) -- Phase II Metabolism -- Transport Proteins -- Epidiolex® Drug-Drug Interactions -- THC Drug-Drug Interactions -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Clinical Evidence -- Chapter 4: Cannabis and Neuropsychiatric Effects -- Blunted: The Effects of Cannabis on Cognition and Motivation -- Memory -- Attention -- Executive Function -- Intelligence and IQ -- Motivation -- Mechanisms of Action |
| Contents | Moderating Factors -- Summary and Future Directions -- Cannabis and Psychiatric Conditions -- Psychosis -- Depression and Anxiety -- Addiction -- Cannabis-Related Violence and Death -- Potential Psychiatric Benefits of CBD -- Conclusion -- Cannabis Use and Psychosis, Mood, and Anxiety Disorders -- Introduction -- Increasing Cannabis Potency Post-legalization -- Post-legalization Trends in the Prevalence and Frequency of Cannabis Use -- Impact of Medical Legalization -- What Does Research Tell Us About Cannabis Use and Mental Illness? -- Cannabis, Psychosis, and Schizophrenia |
| Abstract | Legalization of marijuana is becoming increasingly prominent in the United States and around the world. While there is some discussion of the relationship between marijuana and overall health, a comprehensive resource that outlines the medical literature for several organ systems, as well as non-medical societal effects, has yet to be seen. While all physicians strive to practice evidence-based medicine, many clinicians aren't aware of the facts surrounding cannabis and are guided by public opinion. This first of its kind book is a comprehensive compilation of multiple facets of cannabis recommendation, use and effects from a variety of different perspectives. Comprised of chapters dedicated to separate fields of medicine, this evidence-based guide outlines the current data, or lack thereof, as well as the need for further study. The book begins with a general overview of the neurobiology and pharmacology of THC and hemp. It then delves into various medical concerns that plague specific disciplines of medicine such as psychiatry, cardiology, gastrointestinal and neurology, among others. The end of the book focuses on non-medical concerns such as public health and safety, driving impairment and legal implications. Comprised of case studies and meta-analyses, Cannabinoids in Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach provides clinicians with with a concise, evidence-based guide to various health concerns related to the use of marijuana. By addressing non-medical concerns, this book is also a useful resource for professionals working in the public health and legal fields. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: 3030459675 9783030459673 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9783030459680 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 3030459683 (electronic bk.) |
| Standard identifier# | 10.1007/978-3-030-45968-0 |
| Standard identifier# | 10.1007/978-3-030-45 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |