Cannabis Therapeutics in HIV/AIDS

Ethan B Russo author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:6th Feb '02

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Explore the controversial subject of cannabis therapeutics for HIV/AIDS patients!Cannabis Therapeutics in HIV/AIDS provides a scientific view of the benefits of marijuana in helping to increase appetite, ease the symptoms of HIV/AIDS, and improve quality of life for patients. Dr. Ethan Russo, editor of the Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics, has assembled a collection of first-rate information from clinicians, researchers, and patients. Based on scientific research, this book offers insights into how using cannabis has helped patients deal with the symptoms of HIV/AIDS. This informative book contains:

  • a broad medical overview of the pertinent topics of interest with respect toAIDS and its treatment
  • an insider’s view on the twenty-year history of the discovery of AIDS and its junction with cannabis and the medical marijuana political movement
  • survey studies of clinical cannabis usage from different populations in California
  • a state-of-the-art review of immunological issues in cannabis usage and pulmonary issues with smoked cannabis
  • data on the method of cannabis vaporization
  • information on standardized sublingual whole-cannabis extracts, rectal suppositories, and aerosol preparations
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ISBN: 9780789016980

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 566g

238 pages