Medical Cannabis : From Marijuana to Synthetic Cannabinoids

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Written by highly respected international specialists, it answers the most frequently asked questions about this unusual plant medicine, including : The diseases that can be helped or even healed by marijuana, and the ways in which the human body can absorb it. Where to obtain legal medical cannabis, and instructions on how to “grow your own” if it is unavailable for purchase. The respective medical attributes of THC and CBD, and the history of different marijuana svarieties. The latest legislation in different parts of the world. The available pharmaceutical medications derived from marijuana, or from synthetic cannabinoids. The history of marijuana usage around the world, including legal purchase in the Dutch Coffee Shops. This richly illustrated book provides a practical overview of therapeutic marijuana. With clarity and humor, it also offers an understanding of the complex issues surrounding this fascinating plant : Cannabis sativa L.