G.A.R. Memorial Library (West Newbury)

Marijuana on my mind, the science and mystique of cannabis, Timmen L. Cermak, MD

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 308-312) and index

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Marijuana on my mind

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1274199318

Timmen L. Cermak, MD

the science and mystique of cannabis

"Marijuana is on everyone's mind. Why do so many people enjoy it? What is it doing in our brains? Is it safe for everyone to use? What should we be telling our children? What are the benefits of medical marijuana? How does CBD live up to its hype? Does marijuana have spiritual power? And with so much conflicting information out there, how do we begin to make up our own minds about cannabis? Marijuana on My Mind is for anyone who has ever experienced the mystique of cannabis or wondered exactly how cannabis works. With over 40 years of clinical experience, Dr Timmen Cermak uses science to make sense of the endless debate between advocates and opponents of cannabis and provides answers to some of the greatest mysteries surrounding marijuana."--Page 4 of cover

Foreword -- The science and mystique of cannabis -- The plant, its history, and its products -- The brain and its natural cannabinoid chemistry -- The plant's impact on the brain and experience -- Putting cannabis in perspective -- Cannabis culture and spirituality -- Medical cannabis, part I: cannabinoids with strong scientific evidence -- Medical cannabis, part II: cannabinoids with preliminary scientific evidence -- Medical cannabis, part III: CBD facts, fads, and possibilities -- When cannabinoid receptors disappear -- When addiction hijacks the brain's reward system -- Adolescents and cannabis --Futher consequences of using cannabis too frequently -- Treatment and recovery -- Public health and politics -- Epilogue: the future of cannabis -- Acknowledgments -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Figure sources -- Index