Marijuana and the Cannabinoids

1. Front Matter

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2. Cannabis and Natural Cannabis Medicines

   • Robert C. Clarke, David P. Watson

   Pages 1-15

3. Chemistry and Analysis of Phytocannabinoids and Other Cannabis Constituents

   • Rudolf Brenneisen

   Pages 17-49

4. Chemical Fingerprinting of Cannabis as a Means of Source Identification

   • Mahmoud A. ElSohly, Donald F. Stanford, Timothy P. Murphy

   Pages 51-66

5. Marijuana Smoke Condensate

   • Hala N. ElSohly, Mahmoud A. ElSohly

   Pages 67-96

6. Pharmacology of Cannabinoids

   • Lionel P. Raymon, H. Chip Walls

   Pages 97-123

7. The Endocannabinoid System and the Therapeutic Potential of Cannabinoids

   • Billy R. Martin

   Pages 125-143

8. Immunoassays for the Detection of Cannabis Abuse

   • Jane S. -C. Tsai

   Pages 145-178

9. Mass Spectrometric Methods for Determination of Cannabinoids in Physiological Specimens

   • Rodger L. Foltz

   Pages 179-204

10. Human Cannabinoid Pharmacokinetics and Interpretation of Cannabinoid Concentrations in Biological Fluids and Tissues

    • Marilyn A. Huestis, Michael L. Smith

    Pages 205-235

11. Medical and Health Consequences of Marijuana

    • Jag H. Khalsa

    Pages 237-252

12. Effects of Marijuana on the Lung and Immune Defenses

    • Donald P. Tashkin, Michael D. Roth

    Pages 253-275

13. Marijuana and Driving Impairment

    • Barry K. Logan

    Pages 277-293

14. Postmortem Considerations

    • Steven B. Karch

    Pages 295-301

15. Cannabinoid Effects on Biopsychological, Neuropsychiatric, and Neurological Processes

    • Richard E. Musty

    Pages 303-315

16. Back Matter

    Pages 317-322

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Although primarily used today as one of the most prevalent illicit leisure drugs, the use of Cannabis sativa L., commonly referred to as marijuana, for medicinal purposes has been reported for more than 5000 years. Marijuana use has been shown to create numerous health problems, and, consequently, the expanding use beyond medical purposes into recreational use (abuse) resulted in control of the drug through international treaties. Much research has been carried out over the past few decades following the identification of the chemical structure of THC in 1964. The purpose of Marijuana and the Cannabinoids is to present in a single volume the comprehensive knowledge and experience of renowned researchers and scientists. Each chapter is written independently by an expert in his/her field of endeavor, ranging from the botany, the constituents, the chemistry and pharmacokinetics, the effects and consequences of illicit use on the human body, to the therapeutic potential of the cannabinoids.

• Drogen
• botanics
• cannabinoid
• drugs of abuse
• marijuana
• nitrogen

From the reviews:

"This book is an excellent reference and essential reading for all toxicologists, drug chemists, and researchers working in the field of marijuana: medical doctors who are prescribing or thinking of prescribing cannabinoids; and police officers who are giving expert testimony on marijuana in court." -Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal

"This book summarizes the information available from research … on the chemical constituents of cannabis. Both physiological effects of illicit drug use and medical aspects are covered in 14 chapters by different authors. … The technical aspects are addressed to individuals pursuing research in these areas. … Each chapter is well referenced. … chapters are well written and organized and the book fulfills the purpose of bringing the reader up to date on current research on cannabis and the uses of marijuana as a drug." (Stata Norton, Doody’s Review Service, March, 2007)

• The School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi; ElSohly Laboratories Inc., Oxford

  Mahmoud A. ElSohly

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