Description

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.