The Other Side of Cannabis
eBook - ePub

The Other Side of Cannabis

Impact on Mental and Physical Health

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eBook - ePub

The Other Side of Cannabis

Impact on Mental and Physical Health

About this book

Although federal law in the United States still prohibits the use, possession, and sale of cannabis containing more than 0.3% THC, 24 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. This trend is also seen in other countries, including Canada, South Africa, and Uruguay. Studies show that the prevalence of cannabis use disorder among people who use cannabis is relatively high.

As the business of cannabisā€”both legal and illicitā€”and its use continue to grow, mental health and medical professionals must be prepared to address the effects of cannabis on the mind and body. Equipping providers with the relevant information is the intention of The Other Side of Cannabis.

Relying on the insights of experts from around the world, this volume examines, among many other topics: ā€¢ The frequency of use and deleterious effects of cannabis on adolescents, adults, and older adultsā€¢ The link between cannabis and psychosisā€¢ The relationship between cannabis and posttraumatic stress disorder and anxiety disordersā€¢ The effects of cannabis on fertilityā€”both male and femaleā€¢ The mechanisms and efficacy of cannabinoids on treating chronic pain

Extensively referenced, this guide is rich in figures and tables for ease of reference. Key points at the end of each chapter aid in the retention and recall of the most important information. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of the detrimental impact of cannabis use and be better positioned to educate patients, the public, and policymakers.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Contributors
  6. 1 Introduction: The Other Side of Cannabis
  7. 2 Cannabis (Marijuana): Is It a Gateway Drug?
  8. 3 Cannabis Perspective Across the Lifespan: Childhood and Adolescence, Adult Age, and Older Adult Age
  9. 4 Cannabis Use and Adolescent Psychosocial Function
  10. 5 Cannabis and Psychosis
  11. 6 Cannabis Use and Cognition
  12. 7 Cannabis and Depression: An Update on Co-Occurrence and Underlying Mechanisms
  13. 8 Cannabis, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders
  14. 9 Cannabis Use and Aggressive Behaviors Toward Self and Others
  15. 10 Cannabis Use and Driving Risk
  16. 11 Cannabis, Pregnancy, and Infertility
  17. 12 Cannabis Impacts on the Cardiac and Respiratory Systems
  18. 13 Mechanisms, Efficacy, and Safety of Cannabinoids for Treating Chronic Pain
  19. 14 Special Issues in Adult Use
  20. Index