Medicinal Cannabis and CBD in Mental Healthcare

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· 제목 : Medicinal Cannabis and CBD in Mental Healthcare (Paperback)
· 분류 : 외국도서 > 의학 > 가정 간호
· ISBN : 9783030785581
· 쪽수 : 576쪽
· 출판일 : 2021-10-28

Introduction
Endocannabinoid system: will cover what the endocannabinoid system is, the concept of endocannabinoid deficiency
Overview of cannabis: will cover what is cannabis, historical use in mental health, active constituents with a focus on CBD (but also including THC, terpenes)
Pharmacokinetics and Safety: including potential toxicity, recreational cannabis vs medicinal uses, drug-herb interactions
Stress and Anxiety: will cover how CBD can reduce anxiety (mechanisms of action), and the scientific evidence for efficacy. It will also include guidance on dosing, and a case study (1-2).
Depression: will cover how CBD can reduce depression (mechanisms of action), and the scientific evidence for efficacy. It will also include guidance on dosing, and a case study.
Sleep disorders: will cover how CBD can be used to treat insomnia and sleep apnoea (mechanisms of action), and the scientific evidence for efficacy. It will also include guidance on dosing, and a case study.
PTSD: will cover how CBD can be used to treat PTSD (mechanisms of action), and the scientific evidence for efficacy. It will also include guidance on dosing, and a case study
Co-morbid chronic pain and mental health: will cover how CBD can be used to treat chronic pain and co-morbid mental health issues- sleep and depression, and the scientific evidence for efficacy. It will also include guidance on dosing, and 2 case studies.
Dementia: will cover the evidence for its efficacy in treating dementia including Alzheimer’s Disease.
ADHD, Autism
End of life and existential matters- the role of cannabis including CBD
Conclusion: will cover a holistic approach to treatment of mental health that includes cannabis then conclude the book.