This book is designed to be a comprehensive introduction to medicinal cannabis for health professionals as well as patients wanting to discover the therapeutical benefits of the cannabis plant.
With this book you'll learn:
Dr Towpik's personal experience in prescribing medicinal cannabis
Cannabis plant, its classification, main components and history
Endocannabinoid system and how it works in the human body
Endocannabinoid deficiency syndrome theory
Pharmacology and properties of THC, CBD, minor cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids
Various clinical applications, current evidence and mechanisms of action
Patients care, various treatment considerations, dosing, monitoring, application process in Australia
Follow up patient management and monitoring
In text references, allowing the reader to start their own research and further deepen the knowledge about medicinal cannabis