Although primarily used today as one of the most prevalent illicit
leisure drugs, the use of Cannabis sativa L., commonly referred to
as marijuana, for medicinal purposes has been reported for more
than 5000 years. Marijuana use has been shown to create numerous
health problems, and, consequently, the expanding use beyond
medical purposes into recreational use (abuse) resulted in control
of the drug through international treaties. Much research has been
carried out over the past few decades following the identification
of the chemical structure of THC in 1964. The purpose of Marijuana
and the Cannabinoids is to present in a single volume the
comprehensive knowledge and experience of renowned researchers and
scientists. Each chapter is written independently by an expert in
his/her field of endeavor, ranging from the botany, the
constituents, the chemistry and pharmacokinetics, the effects and
consequences of illicit use on the human body, to the therapeutic
potential of the cannabinoids.
General
Imprint: |
HumanaPress
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Forensic Science and Medicine |
Release date: |
November 2010 |
First published: |
2007 |
Editors: |
Mahmoud A. Elsohly
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
322 |
Edition: |
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-61737-581-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
Other branches of medicine >
Forensic medicine
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-61737-581-0 |
Barcode: |
9781617375811 |
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