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The science of medical cannabis / David S. Younger, MD, MPH, MS (Department of Neurology, Division of Neuroepidemiology, New York University School of Medicine, School of Public Health, City University of New York, New York, USA).

Summary:

"The cultural, scientific and legislative divide created by vigorous debates over the legalization of medical marijuana has given way to a new synergy among community stakeholders across the United States to improve access to medical marijuana for patients with refractory debilitating neurological disorders, cancer, and chronic pain as an alternative to ineffective pharmacotherapy and potentially addictive pain medications. The Science of Medical Cannabis evolved out of the need for a definitive book on the scientific and public health aspects of medical cannabis. This definitive work will be the new industry standard for clinicians, pharmacists, researchers, and entrepreneurs. It will help all of these stakeholders as well as patients to make informed decisions about a pharmaceutical that is entrenched in stigmatization. Written in clear and concise language, patients will find it an invaluable resource as they proceed on their journey to recapture their prior health and vitality, while for others in their quest to find the safest way to alleviate pain and suffering." -- Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 1536145661
ISBN: 9781536145663
Physical Description: xvii, 153 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: New York : Nova Medicine & Health, [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-140) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Overview of medical cannabis -- The cannabis plant -- Cannabinoid neuropharmacology -- Medical cannabis taxonomy -- Cannabis plant cultivation -- Processing and extraction techniques -- Indications for medical cannabis -- Legalization of medical cannabis -- Prescribing algorithms for medical cannabis -- Framing public health policy of medical cannabis.