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The science of marijuana, Leslie L. Iversen

Label
The science of marijuana, Leslie L. Iversen
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [269]-278) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The science of marijuana
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
41528663
Responsibility statement
Leslie L. Iversen
Review
"In The Science of Marijuana the author 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. The book also gives 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 use may change in the future."--Jacket
Table Of Contents
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. The pharmacology of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis -- Ch. 3. The effects of cannabis on the central nervous system -- Ch. 4. Medical uses of marijuana--fact or fantasy? -- Ch. 5. Is cannabis safe? -- Ch. 6. The recreational use of cannabis -- Ch. 7. What next?
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