Marijuana and madness

"The second edition of this critically acclaimed and award-winning text provides a comprehensive overview of the psychiatry and neuroscience of Cannabis sativa (marijuana). It outlines the very latest developments in our understanding of the human cannabinoid system, and links this knowledge to...

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Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Castle, David J., Murray, Robin, MD, M Phil, MRCP, MRC Psych, D'Souza, Deepak Cyril
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Summary:"The second edition of this critically acclaimed and award-winning text provides a comprehensive overview of the psychiatry and neuroscience of Cannabis sativa (marijuana). It outlines the very latest developments in our understanding of the human cannabinoid system, and links this knowledge to clinical and epidemiological facts about the impact of cannabis on mental health. Clinically focused chapters review not only the direct psychomimetic properties of cannabis, but also the impact consumption has on the courses of evolving or established mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Effects of cannabis on mood are reviewed, as are its effects on cognition. This new edition has been extensively updated and expanded with 10 new chapters to incorporate major new research findings. This book will be of interest to all members of the mental health team, as well as to neuroscientists, epidemiologists, public health specialists and those involved in drug and alcohol research"--
Physical Description:xi, 240 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.