Cannabinoids and the Brain by Linda A. Parker (English) Paperback Book

Description: Cannabinoids and the Brain by Linda A. Parker A review of the scientific evidence on the effects of cannabinoids on brain and behavioral functioning, with an emphasis on potential therapeutic use. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A review of the scientific evidence on the effects of cannabinoids on brain and behavioral functioning, with an emphasis on potential therapeutic use.The cannabis plant has been used for recreational and medicinal purposes for more than 4,000 years, but the scientific investigation into its effects has only recently yielded useful results. In this book, Linda Parker offers a review of the scientific evidence on the effects of cannabinoids on brain and behavioral functioning, with an emphasis on potential therapeutic uses.Parker describes the discovery of tetrahydocannbinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of cannabis, and the further discovery of cannabinoid receptors in the brain. She explains that the brain produces chemicals similar to THC, which act on the same receptors as THC, and shows that the endocannabinoid system is involved in all aspects of brain functioning. Parker reports that cannabis contains not only the psychoactive compound THC, but also other compounds of potential therapeutic benefit, and that one of them, cannabidiol (CBD), shows promise for the treatment of pain, anxiety, and epilepsy. Parker reviews the evidence on cannabinoids and anxiety, depression, mood, sleep, schizophrenia, learning and memory, addiction, sex, appetite and obesity, chemotherapy-induced nausea, epilepsy, and such neurodegenerative disorders as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimers Disease. Each chapter also links the scientific evidence to historical and anecdotal reports of the medicinal use of cannabis.As debate about the medical use of marijuana continues, Parkers balanced and objective review of the fundamental science and potential therapeutic effects of cannabis is especially timely. Author Biography Linda A. Parker is Professor in the Psychology and Collaborative Neuroscience Program and Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of Guelph. She was the 2016 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Cannabinoid Research Society and is currently President of the Canadian Consortium for Investigation of Cannabinoids. Details ISBN0262536609 Author Linda A. Parker Pages 248 Publisher MIT Press Ltd Year 2018 ISBN-10 0262536609 ISBN-13 9780262536608 Format Paperback Imprint MIT Press Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass. Country of Publication United States DEWEY 615.7827 Affiliation University of Guelph Series The MIT Press Publication Date 2018-09-25 Language English UK Release Date 2018-09-25 AU Release Date 2018-09-25 NZ Release Date 2018-09-25 US Release Date 2018-09-25 Audience Age 18 Alternative 9780262035798 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 11 b&w illus.; 22 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123701795;

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