Marijuana and the Cannabinoids
Mahmoud A. Elsohly
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Description for Marijuana and the Cannabinoids
Hardback. Clearly and comprehensively outlines all the need to know information on these drugs. Editor(s): El-Sohly, Mahmoud. Series: Forensic Science and Medicine. Num Pages: 322 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKVF1; MMG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 810.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Humana Press Inc.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Series
Forensic Science and Medicine
Condition
New
Weight
809g
Number of Pages
322
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ, United States
ISBN
9781588294562
SKU
V9781588294562
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
Reviews for Marijuana and the Cannabinoids
From the reviews: This book is an excellent reference and essential reading for all toxicologists, drug chemists, and researchers working in the field of marijuana: medical doctors who are prescribing or thinking of prescribing cannabinoids; and police officers who are giving expert testimony on marijuana in court. -Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal ... Read more