Introduction to Medicinal Cannabis: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals and Patients

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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