edited by Geoffrey Guy et al

In recent years, cannabis research has moved beyond its use as an illegal recreational drug to consider its potential as a therapeutic substance, particularly in serious chronic illnesses such as multiple sclerosis.

Although there is a considerable body of primary literature relating to the medicinal use of cannabis, much of the published work concerns anecdotal reports. This new title describes all the current research findings relating to the medicinal use of cannabis and cannabinoids, and reports the latest information on the pharmacology, formulation, safety and efficacy of cannabis as a therapeutic agent.

Written by experts, this is an essential reference for pharmacists, doctors, pharmacologists and all other healthcare professionals with an interest in pain control.

Contents

1. History of Cannabis as a Medicine
2. Growth and Morphology of Medicinal Cannabis
3. The Breeding of Cannabis Cultivars for Pharmaceutical End-Uses
4. The Evolution of Cannabis and Coevolution with the Cannabinoid Receptor—A Hypothesis
5. Receptors and Pharmacodynamics: Natural and Synthetic Cannabinoids and Endocannabinoids
6. Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis and Cannabinoids in Experimental Models of Multiple Sclerosis
7. Natural Cannabinoids: Interactions and Effects
8. Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics of Cannabinoids
9. Clinical Studies of Cannabis-based Medicines
10. Cannabis in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
11. The Forensic Control of Cannabis
12. A Review of Cannabis and Driving Skills
13. International Control of Cannabis: Changing Attitudes
14. Development of Cannabis-Based Medicines: Risk, Benefit and Serendipity

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