The Resource Cannabis pharmacy : the practical guide to medical marijuana, Michael Backes ; foreword by Andrew Weil, M.D
Cannabis pharmacy : the practical guide to medical marijuana, Michael Backes ; foreword by Andrew Weil, M.D
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- Summary
- "In Cannabis Pharmacy, expert Michael Backes presents a comprehensive resource for understanding and using medical marijuana. In this essential guide, Backes provides information on how cannabis works with the body's own system, how best to prepare and administer it, and how to modify and control dosage. He explores 27 of the most popular cannabis varieties and the conditions for which patients have reported effectiveness. He also outlines 29 ailments and illnesses for which doctors commonly recommend medical marijuana, including chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, fibromyalgia, and Parkinson's disease."--Back cover
- Language
- eng
- Edition
- First edition.
- Extent
- 272 pages
- Note
- "Evidence-based information on using cannabis for ailments and conditions, plus a comprehensive guide to the most popular varieties"--Cover
- Contents
-
- pt. 1. Cannabis as a medicine
- Historical context
- The cannabis plant
- How medical cannabis does and doesn't work
- How cannabis works within the body
- Adverse effects of medical cannabis
- The endocannabinoid system : a brief primer
- Phytocannabinoids and terpenoids : the principal active ingredients of medicinal cannabis
- Genotypes, phenotypes, and chemotypes of medical cannabis
- pt. 2. Using medical cannabis
- Metabolizing medical cannabis
- Dosage : a short introduction
- Storing cannabis
- Cannabis contaminants, pathogens, pesticides, and adulterants
- Forms of cannabis
- Delivery and dosing
- Using medicinal cannabis in the workplace
- pt. 3. Varieties of medical cannabis
- What makes a cannabis variety and why it's important
- Afghan
- AK-47
- Blueberry
- Blue Dream
- Bubba Kush
- Chem '91/Chemdawg
- Cherry Cough
- G13
- Grand Daddy Purple
- Harlequin
- Haze
- Hindu Kush
- Jack Herer
- LA Confidential
- Malawi Gold
- Neville's Haze
- Northern Lights #5 X Haze
- OG Kush
- Pincher Creek
- Purple Urkle
- S.A.G.E.
- Sensi Star
- Skunk #1
- Sour Diesel
- Strawberry Cough
- Trainwreck
- White Widow
- pt. 4. Medical uses of cannabis
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Anxiety disorders
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum disorders
- Autoimmune disorders
- Cachexia and appetite disorders
- Cancer
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Diabetes
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Gerontology
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Insomnia and sleep disorders
- Migraine and headache
- Multiple Sclerosis and movement disorders
- Nausea and vomiting
- Neuropathy
- Pain
- Parkinson's Disease
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Seizure disorders
- Skin conditions
- Stress
- Cannabis and adolescence
- Cannabis and children
- Cannabis and pregnancy
- Cannabis and preventive medicine
- Cannabis and women's health
- Cannabis dependence and withdrawal
- Glossary
- Isbn
- 9781579129514
- Label
- Cannabis pharmacy : the practical guide to medical marijuana
- Title
- Cannabis pharmacy
- Title remainder
- the practical guide to medical marijuana
- Statement of responsibility
- Michael Backes ; foreword by Andrew Weil, M.D
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "In Cannabis Pharmacy, expert Michael Backes presents a comprehensive resource for understanding and using medical marijuana. In this essential guide, Backes provides information on how cannabis works with the body's own system, how best to prepare and administer it, and how to modify and control dosage. He explores 27 of the most popular cannabis varieties and the conditions for which patients have reported effectiveness. He also outlines 29 ailments and illnesses for which doctors commonly recommend medical marijuana, including chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, fibromyalgia, and Parkinson's disease."--Back cover
- Cataloging source
- UKMGB
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Backes, Michael
- Dewey number
- 615.7/827
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- RM666.C266
- LC item number
- B33 2014
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- NLM call number
- WB 925
- NLM item number
- B126c 2014
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Cannabis
- Marijuana
- Cannabis
- Marijuana
- Marihuana
- Haschisch
- Pharmakotherapie
- Cannabis
- Medical Marijuana
- Label
- Cannabis pharmacy : the practical guide to medical marijuana, Michael Backes ; foreword by Andrew Weil, M.D
- Note
- "Evidence-based information on using cannabis for ailments and conditions, plus a comprehensive guide to the most popular varieties"--Cover
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 246-265) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- pt. 1. Cannabis as a medicine -- Historical context -- The cannabis plant -- How medical cannabis does and doesn't work -- How cannabis works within the body -- Adverse effects of medical cannabis -- The endocannabinoid system : a brief primer -- Phytocannabinoids and terpenoids : the principal active ingredients of medicinal cannabis -- Genotypes, phenotypes, and chemotypes of medical cannabis -- pt. 2. Using medical cannabis -- Metabolizing medical cannabis -- Dosage : a short introduction -- Storing cannabis -- Cannabis contaminants, pathogens, pesticides, and adulterants -- Forms of cannabis -- Delivery and dosing -- Using medicinal cannabis in the workplace -- pt. 3. Varieties of medical cannabis -- What makes a cannabis variety and why it's important -- Afghan -- AK-47 -- Blueberry -- Blue Dream -- Bubba Kush -- Chem '91/Chemdawg -- Cherry Cough -- G13 -- Grand Daddy Purple -- Harlequin -- Haze -- Hindu Kush -- Jack Herer -- LA Confidential -- Malawi Gold -- Neville's Haze -- Northern Lights #5 X Haze -- OG Kush -- Pincher Creek -- Purple Urkle -- S.A.G.E. -- Sensi Star -- Skunk #1 -- Sour Diesel -- Strawberry Cough -- Trainwreck -- White Widow -- pt. 4. Medical uses of cannabis -- Alzheimer's Disease -- Anxiety disorders -- Arthritis -- Asthma -- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -- Autism Spectrum disorders -- Autoimmune disorders -- Cachexia and appetite disorders -- Cancer -- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- Diabetes -- Fibromyalgia -- Gastrointestinal disorders -- Gerontology -- Glaucoma -- Hepatitis C -- HIV/AIDS -- Insomnia and sleep disorders -- Migraine and headache -- Multiple Sclerosis and movement disorders -- Nausea and vomiting -- Neuropathy -- Pain -- Parkinson's Disease -- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder -- Schizophrenia -- Seizure disorders -- Skin conditions -- Stress -- Cannabis and adolescence -- Cannabis and children -- Cannabis and pregnancy -- Cannabis and preventive medicine -- Cannabis and women's health -- Cannabis dependence and withdrawal -- Glossary
- Control code
- ocn857109933
- Dimensions
- 23 cm
- Edition
- First edition.
- Extent
- 272 pages
- Isbn
- 9781579129514
- Lccn
- 2015304768
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations (chiefly color)
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) i9781579129514
- (OCoLC)857109933
- Label
- Cannabis pharmacy : the practical guide to medical marijuana, Michael Backes ; foreword by Andrew Weil, M.D
- Note
- "Evidence-based information on using cannabis for ailments and conditions, plus a comprehensive guide to the most popular varieties"--Cover
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 246-265) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- pt. 1. Cannabis as a medicine -- Historical context -- The cannabis plant -- How medical cannabis does and doesn't work -- How cannabis works within the body -- Adverse effects of medical cannabis -- The endocannabinoid system : a brief primer -- Phytocannabinoids and terpenoids : the principal active ingredients of medicinal cannabis -- Genotypes, phenotypes, and chemotypes of medical cannabis -- pt. 2. Using medical cannabis -- Metabolizing medical cannabis -- Dosage : a short introduction -- Storing cannabis -- Cannabis contaminants, pathogens, pesticides, and adulterants -- Forms of cannabis -- Delivery and dosing -- Using medicinal cannabis in the workplace -- pt. 3. Varieties of medical cannabis -- What makes a cannabis variety and why it's important -- Afghan -- AK-47 -- Blueberry -- Blue Dream -- Bubba Kush -- Chem '91/Chemdawg -- Cherry Cough -- G13 -- Grand Daddy Purple -- Harlequin -- Haze -- Hindu Kush -- Jack Herer -- LA Confidential -- Malawi Gold -- Neville's Haze -- Northern Lights #5 X Haze -- OG Kush -- Pincher Creek -- Purple Urkle -- S.A.G.E. -- Sensi Star -- Skunk #1 -- Sour Diesel -- Strawberry Cough -- Trainwreck -- White Widow -- pt. 4. Medical uses of cannabis -- Alzheimer's Disease -- Anxiety disorders -- Arthritis -- Asthma -- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -- Autism Spectrum disorders -- Autoimmune disorders -- Cachexia and appetite disorders -- Cancer -- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- Diabetes -- Fibromyalgia -- Gastrointestinal disorders -- Gerontology -- Glaucoma -- Hepatitis C -- HIV/AIDS -- Insomnia and sleep disorders -- Migraine and headache -- Multiple Sclerosis and movement disorders -- Nausea and vomiting -- Neuropathy -- Pain -- Parkinson's Disease -- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder -- Schizophrenia -- Seizure disorders -- Skin conditions -- Stress -- Cannabis and adolescence -- Cannabis and children -- Cannabis and pregnancy -- Cannabis and preventive medicine -- Cannabis and women's health -- Cannabis dependence and withdrawal -- Glossary
- Control code
- ocn857109933
- Dimensions
- 23 cm
- Edition
- First edition.
- Extent
- 272 pages
- Isbn
- 9781579129514
- Lccn
- 2015304768
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations (chiefly color)
- System control number
-
- (Sirsi) i9781579129514
- (OCoLC)857109933
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