… synopsis of everything to do with cannabis and its related pathology, from chemicals and
cells, … of the complex issues surrounding cannabis as a substance, its use, and its misuse …

… It is clear from the contents of this Handbook that significant progress has already been made
in our understanding both of how cannabis and some of its constituents produce beneficial …

… , and reported on its effect on patients with different pathologies.10 For example, he treated
three cases of tetanus with cannabis; all three patients survived the acute disorder, but one …

Cannabis sativa L. (Cannabaceae) is one of the oldest medicinal plants used by humans.
For millennia, the plant has also been used for fiber, oil production, and simply as additive for …

Karch’s Drug Abuse Handbook, Third Edition remains the quintessential compendium
addressing the pharmacological, medical, and legal aspects of drugs and informing the forensic …

This chapter deals with the pathway leading to the biosynthesis of cannabinoids, focusing
on the corresponding enzymes and their biochemical properties. The huge diversity of more …

After the description of its chemical structure and synthesis in 1964, research on cannabigerol
(CBG) progressed slowly, mainly due to its low concentration in the Cannabis plant. In fact…

Cannabis is the most popular illicit drug in the Western world, and has a long history of medical
use. Its active ingredients, known as cannabinoids, can elicit various biological activities …

In this chapter, a review on the antioxidant activity of cannabidiol (CBD) and related derivatives
is presented by using a Quantum Chemical protocol. For this purpose, the theoretical …

This chapter discusses the estimated prevalence of cannabis dependence and its contribution
to the global burden of disease. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2010 estimated that …