Cannabis Pharmacy, Michael Backes
Cannabis Pharmacy, Michael Backes
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Cannabis Pharmacy
The Practical Guide to Medical Marijuana -- Revised and Updated

Author: Michael Backes, Andrew Weil

Narrator: Ron Butler

Unabridged: 15 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/14/2017

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

The most comprehensive and approachable book available on understanding and using medical marijuana. Revised and updated with the latest information on varietals, delivery, dosing, and treatable conditions, Cannabis Pharmacy is "a well-designed and -illustrated and easy-to-use resource"(Booklist) for those considering medical marijuana as a treatment option.

In Cannabis Pharmacy, expert Michael Backes offers evidence-based information on using cannabis to treat an array of ailments and conditions. He provides information on how cannabis works with the body's own system, how best to prepare and administer it, and how to modify and control dosage. This newly revised edition is now completely up-to-date with the latest information on the body's endocannabinoid system, which is understood to control emotion, appetite, and memory. Delivery methods including e-cigarette and vape designs are also covered here, along with information on additional varietals and a new system for classification. Cannabis Pharmacy covers more than 50 ailments and conditions that can be alleviated with marijuana. There are currently more than 4.2 million medical cannabis patients in the United States, and there are 33 states plus the District of Columbia where medical cannabis is legal.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shannon on June 29, 2020

A really helpful and informative guide for using cannabis to help treat a variety of medical conditions, including specific strain information as it relates to particular medical and mental health disorders. This reads very much like a reference textbook but is packed with scientific information, ra......more

Goodreads review by Dennis on August 31, 2021

This was an interesting book. As I'm involved in the Medical Cannabis industry I had some constraints going into this book. One of the things that worried me was how the author would 'regulate' him self in writing about such a hard topic. I believe - even though some of the research has been updated......more

Goodreads review by Justin on August 26, 2019

One of the better guides for lay people. It covers the ECS in more depth than others but it still doesn't go too deep.......more