Marijuana and medicine assessing the science base (National Academy Press, 1999)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
The National Academy Press presents the full text of the 1999 electronic book entitled "Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base," (ISBN 0-309-07155-0) edited by Janet E. Joy, Stanley J. Watson, Jr., and John A. Benson. This book reports on a review by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of the potential health risks and benefits of marijuana and its constituent cannabinoids
1. Introduction -- 2. Cannabinoids and Animal Physiology -- 3. First, Do No Harm: Consequences of Marijuana Use and Abuse -- 4. The Medical Value of Marijuana and Related Substances -- 5. Development of Cannabinoid Drugs -- App. A. Individuals and Organizations That Spoke or Wrote to the Institute of Medicine About Marijuana and Medicine -- App. B. Workshop Agendas -- App. C. Scheduling Definitions -- App. D. Statement of Task -- App. E. Recommendations Made in Recent Reports on the Medical Use of Marijuana -- App. F. Rescheduling Criteria