Description

In The Science of Marijuana Leslie Iversen explains the remarkable advances that have been made in scientific research on cannabis with the discovery of specific receptors and the existence of naturally occurring cannabis-like substances in the brain. Dr. Iversen provides an objective and up-to-date assessment of the scientific basis for the medical use of cannabis and what risks this may entail. The recreational use of the drug and how it affects users is described along with some predictions about how attitudes to cannabis may change in the future.

Features

• Written with a minimum of scientific jargon and technical language
• Comprehensive coverage includes pharmacology, safety, medical applications, and recreational use
• Reserach in the field has grown rapidly since publication of the previous edition
• Very few competing books on the market have hte same objective and scientific focus

Reviews

"I highly recommend this very informative and enjoyable read to anyone who has an interest in the benefits and potential hazards of medicinal and/or recreational use of marijuana."--Doody's

Product Details

296 pages; 5-1/2 x 8-1/4; ISBN13: 978-0-19-532824-0ISBN10: 0-19-532824-8

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