Medicinal Usage of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: A Comprehensive Guide

By Victor R Preedy BSc PhD DSc FRSB FRSPH FRCPath FRSC, Vinood B. Patel, Colin R Martin

Medicinal Usage of Cannabis and Cannabinoids offers readers a comprehensive reference on the medical usage and symptom relief provided by these compounds in a variety of disorders. With coverage of neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and a wide range of other afflictions including depression, anxiety, nausea and cancer, this broad coverage allows readers to learn about symptom control, along with the physiological, psychological and pharmacological effects of these compounds. Unique case reports are provided as well. This volume provides a platform for research on the use of these compounds in improving patient care, brain function and neurological dysfunction.

Key Features

• Summarizes the medicinal usage of cannabis and cannabinoids in a variety of conditions
• Contains chapter abstracts, key facts, a dictionary and a summary
• Examines symptom control of conditions such as depression, anxiety and sleep
• Discusses cannabis usage in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and cancer
• Features case reports and chapters on the physiological, psychological and pharmacological effects

Product Details

Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (July 10, 2023)
Language: English
Hardcover: 600 pages
ISBN-10: 0323900364
ISBN-13: 978-0323900362