Download or read book Beyond Cannabis Extracts written by Aaron Hammond and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-10 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your own Hash, Marijuana concentratesand other cannabis extracts Marijuana has been a controversial subject for a long time. With 482 active components found in its glistering resinous flowers, Cannabis has tremendous medical potential and creative and personal benefits to offer. The most common compounds found in cannabis are THC and CBD; These components have Proven as exceptional for healing, stress relief, uplifting and other medicinal qualities for both patients and recreational users of marijuana. Learn how to Maximize the potential of marijuana strains and take the next step! This Handbook provides you with comprehensive and applicable knowledge You'll read everything about the process of turning your potent strains into the best homemade THC and CBD extracts and concentrates;Learn how to do it yourself and make Hash, Cannabis oil, Rosin, BHO and other various types of hash, cannabis oil and other cannabis extracts. Stop depending on your dispensary and produce your own concentrates right in the comfort of your home. This efficient guide provides all the information that you; The Cannabis Enthusiast, Aspiring Cannaseur or Entrepreneur in the Cannabusiness needs to know about marijuana extracts and concentrates, from traditional hash making methods to the latest trends in the Cannabis Industry; they are easy to understand, step by step methods that will enable you to make these substances yourself! Here is a short list of what you'll learn to make; Various methods of traditional hash Bubble Hash or Iceolator Dry sieve hash Scissor or fingerhash Critical CO2 Extracted Bubble Hash Rick Simpson Oil Rosin Tech Butane Hash Oil or BHO (Glass, Shatter, Budder, Wax, Pull & Snap) Cannabis Oil Grab your copy today and learn how to make these awesome concentrates yourself!

Download or read book Beyond Buds written by Ed Rosenthal and published by Quick Trading Company. This book was released on 2015-01-19 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond Buds is a handbook to the future of marijuana. Prohibition’s end has led to a technological revolution that’s generated powerful medicines and products containing almost zero carcinogens and little smoke. Marijuana icon Ed Rosenthal and leading cannabis reporter David Downs guide readers through the best new consumer products, and demonstrate how to make and use the safest, cleanest extracts. Beyond Buds details how award-winning artisans make hash and concentrates, and includes modern techniques utilizing dry ice and CO2. The book is a primer on making kief, water hash, tinctures, topicals, edibles, and other extracts from cannabis leaves, trim, and bud bits, and it goes on to explore and simplify the more exotic and trendy marijuana-infused products, such as butane hash oil (BHO), shatter, wax, and budder. More complex than lighting a joint, these innovative products call for new accessories — special pipes, dabbing tools, and vaporizers — all of which are reviewed and pictured in the book. Beyond Buds expands on Rosenthal’s previous book Ask Ed: Marijuana Gold — Trash to Stash. Completely updated with full-color photographs that are both “how-to” guides and eye candy, this book enables not only the health-conscious toker but also the bottom line–driven cultivator.

Download or read book DIY Cannabis Extracts 101 written by Tommy Rosenthal and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-18 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Make Your Own Cannabis Extracts! Learn How To Prepare The Best Cannabis Extracts With This Easy Step-By-Step Marijuana Guide. Is this you? - I want to use marijuana for medical purposes - I'd like to use cannabis, but prefer not to smoke it - I have always wanted to cook with cannabis, but never really knew how to do it If so, I have good news this simple marijuana extracts guide will help you with all of them! Get the latest on making your own cannabis extracts! Get Your Copy of 'DIY Cannabis Extracts 101' In this book, you will learn all kinds of exciting new ways to consume cannabis. And how to make the extracts! What are cannabis extracts? This is the process where the essence of the cannabis plant is extracted, in its purest form. What you end up with is an extract that's far more potent than were it just smoked or used in a common fashion. These extracts can then be used to make cannabis brownies, cannabis cake, and there are many other cannabis recipes. Extracts can come in different forms: - Dabs - Rosin - Cannabutter - Edibles - Kief - Tinctures - Etc. Buy 'DIY Cannabis Extracts 101' Cannabis extracts are associated with many health benefits. For example, countless users have reported that it alleviates symptoms of: - Asthma - Arthritis - Cancer - Chronic pain - Crohn's disease - Diabetes - Fibromyalgia - Migraines - And many other diseases That list is quite impressive, wouldn't you agree? If you are looking for alternative ways to consuming cannabis (other than smoking it), this is the book for you! Why You Should Check Out 'DIY Cannabis Extracts 101' 'DIY Cannabis Extracts 101' is a complete no-fluff beginner cannabis extraction guide that will teach you how you can make your own cannabis concentrates. Here is What You Will Learn: - A Brief History of Cannabis - What is a Cannabis Extract? - Cannabis Extraction And Consistency - Dabbing - How to Make Kief - How to Make Hash - How to Make Cannabutter - How to Make Rosin - How to Make RSO (aka Rick Simpson Oil) - How to Make Tinctures - How to Make Hash Oil - And Much More! Finally, as a FREE & EXCLUSIVE BONUS, you'll also get the chapter 'What is CBD?' from my other book 'CBD Hemp Oil 101.' To recap If you apply what you will learn in 'DIY Cannabis Extracts 101', marijuana will never be the same! So, let's get started, shall we? Take action now! Scroll to the top of this page and click the 'Buy Now' button.

Download or read book Diy Cannabis Extracts written by Jay Sanders and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-29 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Step-by-Step Guide to Extracting Cannabis Products! If you have ever wanted to learn more about the different extracts which can be taken from cannabis plants, or the processes behind extracting your own cannabis products, then this is the book you've probably been waiting for.DIY Cannabis Extracts, Marijuana Extraction Guide is a simple and informative manual to getting everything you want from your cannabis plants, allowing you to become self-sufficient.In just 5 in-depth chapters, you will discover: A comprehensive background to cannabis extracts The various extraction methods for cannabis products How to manufacture cannabis oil How to make rosin How to make cannabutter And much more Extracting the different products that you can get from cannabis is crucial when you are cultivating your own plants. It gives you more options and improves the quality beyond measure.The DIY Cannabis Extracts, Marijuana Extraction Guide gives you all the information you'll need, in one handy book, for everything you'll want to know about the different extracts and different extraction methods so that you can be self-supporting in your cannabis products.Get your copy today!

Download or read book Cannabis Alchemy written by Gold and published by Ronin Publishing (CA). This book was released on 1993-03 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cult classic, revised and updated. Alchemist D. Gold reveals the inner world of marijuana and hashish, uncovering secrets and modern techniques to enhance potency. First published in 1974, the original edition of Cannabis Alchemy sold over 100,000 copies, making this one of the all-time best sellers of the counterculture.

Download or read book Cannabis Healing written by Franjo Grotenhermen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know to use cannabinoids safely and effectively for better health and healing of a wide range of conditions • Explains the biochemistry of cannabinoids and shows how they interact with the human body • Offers a complete discussion of safe use, possible side effects, contraindications, and precautions, including during pregnancy and chemotherapy • Explores the use of CBD to treat seizures, anxiety, muscular disorders, and psychotic states and the use of THC to treat schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, ADHD, Tourette’s, Parkinson’s, depression, COPD, and chronic pain, among many other physical, neurological, and emotional conditions In this authoritative yet practical guide to the healing properties of cannabis and cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, Franjo Grotenhermen, M.D., explores how to use these substances to treat a wide range of physical and emotional conditions. Dr. Grotenhermen first examines the history of marijuana as medicine, including its important role in U.S. medical practice during the 19th century. He explains the biochemistry of cannabinoids and shows how they interact with the human body, including a look at cannabinoid receptors and how cannabinoids occur naturally in the body. The author then draws on his years of experience legally treating patients in Germany as well as numerous research studies and tests to provide an in-depth guide to the many healing applications for cannabis and its derivatives. The therapeutic applications covered include the use of CBD to treat seizures, epilepsy, anxiety, several forms of cancer, muscular disorders, and psychotic states and the use of THC to treat schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, ADHD, Tourette’s, Parkinson’s, impotence, depression, lupus, COPD, and chronic pain, among many other physical, neurological, and emotional conditions. The author examines the various cannabis-derived medications available, such as Cannabinol, Dronabinol, and Marinol, and the main methods of administering cannabis. He offers a complete discussion of safe use, possible side effects, contraindications, and precautions (including during pregnancy and chemotherapy), alongside research data that confirms cannabis as one of the least toxic substances in existence. Written by a practicing physician, this guide provides everything you need to know to use cannabinoids safely and effectively for health and healing.

Download or read book The CBD Beauty Book written by CICO Books and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to use CBD oil in homemade natural beauty products to harness its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects to help with acne, ageing and much more. CBD (cannabidiol) has become hugely popular as a beauty ingredient, especially when combined with other wonderful botanical ingredients. CBD is one of the most powerful parts of the cannabis and hemp plant and is immensely helpful for skincare needs including acne, ageing and skin irritation. CBD has no psychoactive activity, unlike THC which is the psychoactive chemical element of the plant. This means you can benefit from the therapeutic effects of CBD without any other effects. Not only a medicinal aid, CBD can also be used in an oil within your beauty products and treatments since it is rich in antioxidants as well as having brilliant anti-inflammatory properties. The CBD Beauty Book shows you how to incorporate CBD oil into a range of homemade beauty products for your face, body and hair, all made with natural, vegan and nut-free ingredients which are kinder to your skin and to the environment. Recipes include an anti-ageing rosehip face oil, a honey and cinnamon anti-inflammatory face mask, divine orange and cocoa body butter and a body balm to relieve aches and pains.

Download or read book Cannabis sativa L Botany and Biotechnology written by Suman Chandra and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights current Cannabis research: its botany, authentication, biotechnology, in vitro propagation, chemistry, cannabinoids biosynthesis, metabolomics, genomics, biomass production, quality control, and pharmacology. Cannabis sativa L. (Family: Cannabaceae) is one of the oldest sources of fiber, food and medicine. This plant has been of interest to researchers, general public and media not only due to its medicinal properties but also the controversy surrounding its illicit use. Cannabis has a long history of medicinal use in the Middle East and Asia, being first introduced as a medicine in Western Europe in the early 19th century. Due to its numerous natural constituents, Cannabis is considered a chemically complex species. It contains a unique class of terpeno-phenolic compounds (cannabinoids or phytocannabinoids), which have been extensively studied since the discovery of the chemical structure of tetrah ydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), commonly known as THC, the main constituent responsible for the plant’s psychoactive effects. An additionally important cannabinoid of current interest is Cannabidiol (CBD). There has been a significant interest in CBD and CBD oil (extract of CBD rich Cannabis) over the last few years because of its reported activity as an antiepileptic agent, particularly its potential use in the treatment of intractable epilepsy in children.

Download or read book Cannabis Extracts in Medicine written by Jeffrey Dach, M.D. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As of December 2014, medicinal cannabis is legal in 23 states where news and medical journals report success stories of people recovering from diverse medical conditions such as epilepsy, cancer and chronic pain. In states where cannabis remains illegal, users and providers risk arrest and imprisonment. While the United States government has restricted cannabis medical research, advances have been made in Israel, Spain and Italy. One such breakthrough was the discovery of the endocannabinoid system in the brain and immune system. Endogenous cannabinoids are mimicked by THC and cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, thus accounting for its medicinal effects. Focusing on the biochemical properties, medical benefits and psychological effects of cannabinoids, this book provides an overview of anecdotal case reports, animal studies and clinical trials proposing cannabis for seizure disorder, cancer, chronic pain and other medical conditions.

Download or read book The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook written by Robyn Griggs Lawrence and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Upscale Cookbook for Enthusiasts of All Skill Levels That Approaches Cannabis as an Ingredient to Explore Cannabis is one of the hottest ingredients to hit the culinary world, and cannabis-infused food is an evolving art and science. In The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook, chefs in the know from Amherst to Anaheim share their secrets for infusing everything from oil and agave to soups and cocktails with this once taboo ingredient. Covering every meal from brunch to late-night cocktails and snacks, The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook approaches cannabis as yet another fine ingredient to be studied and savored, like a great wine, a premium cigar, gourmet chocolate, or single malt scotch. With more than one hundred fully tested recipes from experienced professional chefs, The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook guides readers through the process of making fresh, tasty, and healthy home-cooked meals using cannabis as the main additive. The cookbook also provides step-by-step instructions on preparing cannabis for use in the kitchen as well as advice on personalizing dosage for different tastes. Tips for trimming, processing, storing, and preserving cannabis are included along with a “buyer’s guide” that sheds light on the many varieties of cannabis flavor profiles, showcasing strains based not only on feel-good levels, but more importantly, taste-good levels Contributors to this Collection include . . . Leslie Cerier • Mike DeLao • Scott Durrah • Joey Galeano • Rowan Lehrman • Andie Leon • Catjia Redfern • Herb Seidel • Donna Shields • Grace Gutierrez • Lucienne Bercow Lazarus • Emily Sloat • Rabib Rafiq • Chris Kilham Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Download or read book The Pot Book written by Julie Holland and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading experts on the science, history, politics, medicine, and potential of America’s most popular recreational drug • With contributions by Andrew Weil, Michael Pollan, Lester Grinspoon, Allen St. Pierre (NORML), Tommy Chong, and others • Covers marijuana’s physiological and psychological effects, its medicinal uses, the complex politics of cannabis law, pot and parenting, its role in creativity, business, and spirituality, and much more Exploring the role of cannabis in medicine, politics, history, and society, The Pot Book offers a compendium of the most up-to-date information and scientific research on marijuana from leading experts, including Lester Grinspoon, M.D., Rick Doblin, Ph.D., Allen St. Pierre (NORML), and Raphael Mechoulam. Also included are interviews with Michael Pollan, Andrew Weil, M.D., and Tommy Chong as well as a pot dealer and a farmer who grows for the U.S. Government. Encompassing the broad spectrum of marijuana knowledge from stoner customs to scientific research, this book investigates the top ten myths of marijuana; its physiological and psychological effects; its risks; why joints are better than water pipes and other harm-reduction tips for users; how humanity and cannabis have co-evolved for millennia; the brain’s cannabis-based neurochemistry; the complex politics of cannabis law; its potential medicinal uses for cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and other illnesses; its role in creativity, business, and spirituality; and the complicated world of pot and parenting. As legalization becomes a reality, this book candidly offers necessary facts and authoritative opinions in a society full of marijuana myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes.

Download or read book CBD written by Leonard Leinow and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential book on CBD as medicine This practical, accessible guide to using CBD-dominant cannabis contains a wealth of information for both first-time explorers and experienced patients who want to know more about safely treating a number of health conditions with remarkable results and low to no psychoactivity or negative side effects. CBD (cannabidiol) is a component of cannabis that can provide relief for conditions such as seizures, pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, arthritis, and a number of other issues. This book offers guidance on various forms of the medicine such as oil infusions, alcohol-based tinctures, capsules, and CO2 concentrated extracts. The information is organized by health condition and also by recommended CBD-rich strains, which do not produce the "highs" associated with THC. With dosage suggestions, potential side effects and contraindications, and the pharmacology of the plant, this is an essential guide for both doctors and patients looking for a nontoxic alternative to opiate-based pain medications and other pharmaceuticals. While cannabis has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for thousands of years, only in the last fifty years have scientists begun to shed light on the chemistry of the plant and its interactions with the human body. Research has led to the discovery of a whole new system in the body, the endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in mediating functions such as appetite, immunity, mood, pain response, and memory. The authors present case studies, interviews with doctors who prescribe cannabidiol products, and the latest research regarding other active phytocannabinoids and terpenoids present in cannabis that are being studied for medical use. They also address the difference between CBD products derived from industrial hemp or in a lab, versus those made from medical marijuana using the whole plant. In addition to offering the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on CBD-dominant cannabis therapy for humans, this book is the first to offer guidance for using the medicine for animals, with suggestions for dosage and delivery and useful forms and strains for common health issues in pets. Finally, the authors take a look at the future of cannabis medicine, charting trends in the legalization movement and suggesting how CBD might be used to fight the opioid epidemic.

Download or read book Cannabis Candy and Dessert Cookbook written by Ruth Robinson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cannabis Candy & Dessert Cookbook Learn to Decarb, Extract and Make Your Own CBD & THC infused Candy from Scratch Through the legalization of marijuana in various states in recent years along with various positive media coverage including TV series like "Weed" by Dr. Sanjay Gupta and the hundreds of medicinal marijuana-related books out there, I am sure most of you already know that Marijuana is not what we used to think of it. It is much more than that. It can be used as medicine for various illness and diseases (mostly the CBD part of marijuana) while the THC can reduce pain and suffering among cancer patients. But this book is not about how marijuana can heal your discomfort, instead, it is about how to consume marijuana when you can't consume it the conventional ways as most people do. If you are like me, then I am sure you dislike smoking and want to stay as far away as possible. But I still want to enjoy this natural miracle we call marijuana. Unlike most other books, I will show you how you can make edibles that are delicious with just CBD or with THC or with both. So there is something for everybody. This book is the fruit of five-year long research trial, error and success, so don't worry, I have passed the trial and error phase, and the results are in this book so you can enjoy from the very first try. By professional, I used to be the assistant chef at a casino in Vegas, so naturally, I started thinking about how we can consume weed without actually smoking it. After a lot of research, trial and error, I came up with a great way to enjoy the goodness of this amazing plant which also soothes my sweet tooth craving. I not only show you how to make many yummy candy and scrumptious dessert, but I also show you how you can pick the right strain and do the decarboxylation. I also show you how to take the actual cannabis and extract the THC and CBD and make everything from scratch. You will love this book if you enjoy sweet and savory dessert and candy and I am sure 80% people in this world have at least one sweet tooth. So, here it is, enjoy. In this book, I show you: What is THC & CBD Edibles Benefits of Cannabis Edibles Effects of Cannabis Edibles Proper Dosage Difference between CBD & THC Edibles How to Prepare to make these Edibles How and where to buy Cannabis Oil 4 Key Benefits of CBD Edibles The Daily Serving Sizes How to avoid CBD Scams How to pick the right Strain How to do a proper Decarboxylation 4 Popular Decarboxylation Methods How to Extract Cannabis Oil How to Make Tincture, Cannabutter and Corn Syrup Adequate Dosage and Testing I also share 19 of my most favorite candy and dessert recipes that you will enjoy making from lollipops, Gummies to Crème Brule to Chocolate Mousse and so much more.

Download or read book The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significant changes have taken place in the policy landscape surrounding cannabis legalization, production, and use. During the past 20 years, 25 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis and/or cannabidiol (a component of cannabis) for medical conditions or retail sales at the state level and 4 states have legalized both the medical and recreational use of cannabis. These landmark changes in policy have impacted cannabis use patterns and perceived levels of risk. However, despite this changing landscape, evidence regarding the short- and long-term health effects of cannabis use remains elusive. While a myriad of studies have examined cannabis use in all its various forms, often these research conclusions are not appropriately synthesized, translated for, or communicated to policy makers, health care providers, state health officials, or other stakeholders who have been charged with influencing and enacting policies, procedures, and laws related to cannabis use. Unlike other controlled substances such as alcohol or tobacco, no accepted standards for safe use or appropriate dose are available to help guide individuals as they make choices regarding the issues of if, when, where, and how to use cannabis safely and, in regard to therapeutic uses, effectively. Shifting public sentiment, conflicting and impeded scientific research, and legislative battles have fueled the debate about what, if any, harms or benefits can be attributed to the use of cannabis or its derivatives, and this lack of aggregated knowledge has broad public health implications. The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids provides a comprehensive review of scientific evidence related to the health effects and potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis. This report provides a research agendaâ€"outlining gaps in current knowledge and opportunities for providing additional insight into these issuesâ€"that summarizes and prioritizes pressing research needs.

Download or read book Cannabis written by Ethan Russo and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews the latest research from clinical trials with cannabis and cannabinoids-outlining their place and future as prescription medicine. A compendium of clinical studies conducted by GW Pharmaceuticals using their cannabis-based medical extracts (CBME).

Download or read book Marijuana As Medicine written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2000-12-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some people suffer from chronic, debilitating disorders for which no conventional treatment brings relief. Can marijuana ease their symptoms? Would it be breaking the law to turn to marijuana as a medication? There are few sources of objective, scientifically sound advice for people in this situation. Most books about marijuana and medicine attempt to promote the views of advocates or opponents. To fill the gap between these extremes, authors Alison Mack and Janet Joy have extracted critical findings from a recent Institute of Medicine study on this important issue, interpreting them for a general audience. Marijuana As Medicine? provides patientsâ€"as well as the people who care for themâ€"with a foundation for making decisions about their own health care. This empowering volume examines several key points, including: Whether marijuana can relieve a variety of symptoms, including pain, muscle spasticity, nausea, and appetite loss. The dangers of smoking marijuana, as well as the effects of its active chemical components on the immune system and on psychological health. The potential use of marijuana-based medications on symptoms of AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and several other specific disorders, in comparison with existing treatments. Marijuana As Medicine? introduces readers to the active compounds in marijuana. These include the principal ingredient in Marinol, a legal medication. The authors also discuss the prospects for developing other drugs derived from marijuana's active ingredients. In addition to providing an up-to-date review of the science behind the medical marijuana debate, Mack and Joy also answer common questions about the legal status of marijuana, explaining the conflict between state and federal law regarding its medical use. Intended primarily as an aid to patients and caregivers, this book objectively presents critical information so that it can be used to make responsible health care decisions. Marijuana As Medicine? will also be a valuable resource for policymakers, health care providers, patient counselors, medical faculty and studentsâ€"in short, anyone who wants to learn more about this important issue.

Download or read book The Science of Medical Cannabis written by David S. Younger and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cultural, scientific and legislative divide created by vigorous debates over the legalization of medical marijuana is giving way to a new synergy among community stakeholders across the United States. The goal is to improve access to medical marijuana for patients with refractory debilitating neurological disorders, cancer, and chronic pain as an alternative to ineffective pharmacotherapy and potentially addictive pain medications. The ultimate test of our nations resolve to ensure the welfare of our sickest patients is the enactment and implement of effective public health reform in the area of medical marijuana, also known as medical cannabis.This book evolved out of the present need for a definitive volume on the science and public health aspects of medical cannabis to fuel this national narrative. The ethnographic research presented in the concluding chapter was inspired by Professor Miriam W. Boeri and colleagues, at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. They examined views of community stakeholders including medical marijuana dispensary entrepreneurs, health care professionals, and patients in a state that legalized medical marijuana in 2013, yet there continued to be confusion and misunderstandings in the interpretation and implementation of medical marijuana guidelines during the period of policy shifts. Apparent gaps in policy development and implementation signaled the urgency for a comparison study addressing stakeholder views in New York State, where its medical marijuana program has legally dispensed the drug since 2014. The resulting pilot study was carried out in the Division of Health Policy and Management of the City University of New York School of Public Health. The research model incorporated ethnographic and grounded methodologies to detail the views of physicians, pharmacists, educators, patients, and entrepreneur stakeholders; with triangulation of data and application of dominant themes into a socioecological framework model to identify areas of public health policy reform. The findings of this study detail that New York, like other states that recently legalized the dispensation of medical marijuana, faces challenges beyond policy transparency, communication and education explicitly to improve the implementation process for applying and registering medical cannabis dispensaries, referring physicians, and qualified patient recipients.Ken Langone, Chairman of the Board of New York University Langone Health, and Steven Galetta, Chair of Neurology in the School of Medicine, where the authors is senior staff in neuroepidemiology, motivated him to pursue doctoral training in Health Policy and Management. The author has had the good fortune of interacting with thought-provoking medical students, neurology trainees, public health doctoral students, and professors who reinforce the high ethical standards in medical and public health practice and research. However, his patients still educate him in empathy and humanity. The author is grateful to his family, including his spouse Holly and sons Adam and Seth, who serve as his daily compass, encouraging him to take on projects that promote core values of medicine and humanity.