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Very Good:

Format:

Hardcover

Number of Pages:

X, 322 Pages

Language:

English

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ABIS_BOOK

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Humana Press

Book Title:

Marijuana and the Cannabinoids (Forensic Science and Medicine)

Publication Year:

2006

Publication Name:

Humana

Genre:

Law

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9781588294562

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9781588294562

Marijuana and the Cannabinoids [Forensic Science and Medicine] [ ] Used –

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Marijuana and the Cannabinoids presents a compendium of research into the botany, chemistry, and pharmacology of cannabis and the medicinal aspects of the cannabinoids. While medicinal use of Cannabis sativa L. has been reported for over 5000 years, interest in its medicinal potential and controversy surrounding its illicit use have grown exponentially since the identification of the chemical structure of the plant’s active constituent (D9-THC) in 1964. This volume presents the findings of researchers on the forefront of this emerging and controversial field of study. Chapter 1 is an overview of Cannabis and natural Cannabis medicines, while Chapter 2 focuses on the chemistry and analysis of phytocannabinoids and other Cannabis constituents. Chapter 3 discusses the potential of chemical fingerprinting of Cannabis as a means for source identification, and Chapters 4 and 5 outline the chemistry and pharmacology of cannabinoids and marijuana smoke condensate. In Chapter 6, the endocannabinoid system and the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids is presented. Chapter 7 provides technologies, development strategies, and multilevel applications for immunoassays for the detection of Cannabis abuse. In Chapter 8, mass spectrometric methods for the analysis of cannabinoids in physiological specimens are described. Chapters 9-12 discuss various consequences and adverse effects of prolonged marijuana use, including medical and health concerns and driving impairments. Chapters 13 and 14 examine postmortem considerations and the effects of cannabinoids on biopsychological, neuropsychiatric, and neurological processes.

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Publisher	Humana Press
ISBN-10	1588294560
ISBN-13	9781588294562
eBay Product ID (ePID)	46472322

Product Key Features
Format	Hardcover
Language	English
Publication Year	2006
Genre	Law, Medical
Number of Pages	X, 322 Pages

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Item Length	10in.
Item Height	0.4in.
Item Width	7in.
Item Weight	28.6 Oz

Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes	1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number	R1
Reviews	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), 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 â€¦ on the chemical constituents of cannabis. Both physiological effects of illicit drug use and medical aspects are covered in 14 chapters by different authors. â€¦ The technical aspects are addressed to individuals pursuing research in these areas. â€¦ Each chapter is well referenced. â€¦ 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)
Table of Content	Chapter 1. Cannabis and Natural Cannabis MedicinesDavid P. Watson and Robert C. ClarkeIntroductionLife Cycle and EcologyField Crop ProductionGlasshouse and Grow Room ProductionResin Gland Anatomy and DevelopmentCannabinoid and Terpenoid BiosynthesisMedical Values of TerpenesCannabis’ Origin, Domestication and DispersalThe Cannabis Species DebateDrug Cannabis BreedingThe Introduction of ‘Indica’Advances in Medical Cannabis ResearchThe Future of Medical CannabisConclusionReferencesChapter 2. Chemistry and Analysis of Phytocannabinoids and Other Cannabis ConstituentsRudolf BrenneisenChemistry of Phytocannabinoids and Non-Cannabinoid-Type ConstituentsPhytocannabinoidsIntroductionChemistryTHC Potency TrendsTHC in Hemp Seed ProductsNon-cannabinoid-type ConstituentsTerpenoidsHydrocarbonsNitrogen-containing CompoundsCarbohydratesFlavonoidsFatty AcidsNon-cannabinoid PhenolsSimple Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, Acids, Esters, LactonesOtherPharmacological Characteristics of Cannabinoids and Other CannabisConstituentsAnalysis of PhytocannabinoidsMicroscopyColor ReactionsChromatographic TechniquesThin-layer ChromatographyGas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography-Mass SpectrometryHigh Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)Other TechniquesDNA testingReferencesChapter 3. Chemical Fingerprinting as a Means of Source IdentificationMahmoud A. ElSohly, Donald F. Stanford, and Timothy P. MurphyIntroductionChemometricsChemical Constituents of CannabisExperimental DesignMethodologyExtractionGC/MS AnalysisMultivariate Data AnalysisResults of Phase II StudySimilarities Within the ModelIdentification of UnknownsIndoor Vs. OutdoorDaughter Plants Grown in a Different RegionAge and SexStorage ConditionsHashish’Silver Bullet’ TheoryConclusionsAcknowledgementsReferencesChapter 4. Marijuana Smoke Condensate: Chemistry and PharmacologyHala N. ElSohly and Mahmoud A. ElSohlyIntroductionPreparationProduction of Smoke CondensateFractionation and Analysis of Marijuana Smoke CondensatePharmacological and Toxicological ActivitiesBehavioral ActivityMutagenicityPulmonary HazardsInteraction with Estrogen ReceptorInhibition of Dihydrotestosterone Binding to the Androgen ReceptorReferencesChapter 5. Pharmacology of CannabinoidsLionel P. Raymon and H. Chip WallsIntroductionEndogenous LigandsCannabinoid ReceptorsEffects of Cannabinoids on Motor CoordinationCortical AreasBasal Ganglia and CerebellumEffects of Cannabinoids on the Limbic SystemHippocampus and Memory ImpairmentAmygdala and Behavioral EffectsHypothalamus and Neuroendocrine EffectsCannabinoids and AnalgesiaCannabinoids and AddictionCannabinoids and Cardiovascular EffectsCannabinoids and ImmunomodulationConclusionsReferencesChapter 6. The Endocannabinoid System and the Therapeutic Potential of CannabinoidsBilly R. MartinIntroductionEndocannabinoid SystemAppetiteEmesisPainDrug DependenceSummaryReferencesChapter 7. Immunoassays for the Detection of Cannabis Abuse: Technologies, Development Strategies, and Multi-Level ApplicationsJane TsaiIntroductionCommonly-Used Immunoassays for Drugs of Abuse ScreeningHomogeneous Competitive ImmunoassaysHeterogeneous Competitive ImmunoassaysPoint-of-Collection Drug ImmunoassaysCannabinoids ImmunoassaysCannabi
Copyright Date	2007
Target Audience	Scholarly & Professional
Topic	Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science
Lccn	2006-012285
Dewey Decimal	615/.7827
Series	Forensic Science and Medicine Ser.
Dewey Edition	22
Illustrated	Yes