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Marihuana and Medicine
. Ed(S): Nahas, Gabriel G.; Agurell, Stig; Harvey, David J.
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Description for Marihuana and Medicine
Hardback. Examines the pharmacological and molecular basis of the therapeutic properties of marihuana and its active ingredient, THC. This title details the broad array of marihuana's effects on brain function, the immune system, male and female reproductive functions, and cardiac and pulmonary functions. Editor(s): Nahas, Gabriel G.; Agurell, Stig; Harvey, David J. Num Pages: 826 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBDC; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1678.
Leading physicians and scientists from around the world critically examine the pharmacological and molecular basis of the therapeutic properties of marihuana and its active ingredient, THC. They detail the broad array of marihuana's effects on brain function, the immune system, male and female reproductive functions, and cardiac and pulmonary functions, as well as evaluate its clinical applications in psychiatry, glaucoma, pain management, cancer chemotherapy, and AIDS treatment. Their studies indicate that marihuana persistently impairs the brain and reproductive function, and that marihuana smoke is more toxic and damaging to the lung than tobacco smoke. Marihuana and Medicine's reports of the ... Read more
Leading physicians and scientists from around the world critically examine the pharmacological and molecular basis of the therapeutic properties of marihuana and its active ingredient, THC. They detail the broad array of marihuana's effects on brain function, the immune system, male and female reproductive functions, and cardiac and pulmonary functions, as well as evaluate its clinical applications in psychiatry, glaucoma, pain management, cancer chemotherapy, and AIDS treatment. Their studies indicate that marihuana persistently impairs the brain and reproductive function, and that marihuana smoke is more toxic and damaging to the lung than tobacco smoke. Marihuana and Medicine's reports of the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Number of pages
826
Condition
New
Number of Pages
826
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ, United States
ISBN
9780896035935
SKU
V9780896035935
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Marihuana and Medicine
"This is a comprehensive new book covering the pharmacological, metabolic, and therapeutic properties of marijuana. Written and edited by researchers in the field, this is a valuable contribution to the field. . .Topics covered include an historical review, chemistry and pharmacokinetics, biochemistry and molecular mechanisms, pharmacology and physiopathology, reproductive function, treatment of pain, glaucoma, effects on the nervous system, ... Read more