Understanding Medical Cannabis: Critical Issues and Perspectives for Human Service Professionals

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of medical and therapeutic cannabis, exploring its biological, cultural, and policy contexts from various perspectives. It bridges the gap between theory and practice and emphasizes the need for expanded scientific research to identify health risks and develop new cannabis-based medicines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and cutting-edge text serves as a valuable resource for trainee human service providers and those currently working in the field of medical and therapeutic cannabis. Employing an interdisciplinary, biopsychosocial framework, the book delves into the diverse biological, cultural, and policy contexts of medical cannabis from a multitude of perspectives, encompassing practitioners, academics, and medical cannabis advocates. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, the book underscores the pressing need for expanded and rigorous scientific research as medical cannabis continues to be legalized, which may lead to the development of new cannabis-based medicines and help in identifying potential health risks associated with its use.

The chapters in this book are both evidence-based and practical, incorporating learning objectives, review questions, and diverse case examples to prepare students and professionals for the realities of working with medical cannabis consumers.

Overall, this text serves as a valuable tool for those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the medical and therapeutic applications of cannabis, and its potential impact on individuals and society as a whole.

Weight: 368g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367361013