The science of marijuana
"In The Science of Marijuana the author explains the remarkable advances that have been made in scientific research on cannabis with the discovery of specific receptors and the existence of naturally occurring cannabis-like substances in the brain. The book also gives an objective and up-to-date assessment of the scientific basis for the medical use of cannabis and what risks this may entail. The recreational use of the drug and how it affects users is described along with some predictions about how attitudes to cannabis use may change in the future."--Jacket
xvi, 283 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
9780195131239, 9780195151107, 0195131231, 0195151100
41528663
Ch. 1. Introduction
Ch. 2. The pharmacology of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis
Ch. 3. The effects of cannabis on the central nervous system
Ch. 4. Medical uses of marijuana
fact or fantasy?
Ch. 5. Is cannabis safe?
Ch. 6. The recreational use of cannabis
Ch. 7. What next?