Leading experts on the science, history, politics, medicine, and potential of America’s most popular recreational drug • With contributions by Andrew Weil, Michael Pollan, Lester Grinspoon, Allen St. Pierre (NORML), Tommy Chong, and others • Covers marijuana’s physiological and psychological effects, its medicinal uses, the complex politics of cannabis law, pot and parenting, its role in creativity, business, and spirituality, and much more Exploring the role of cannabis in medicine, politics, history, and society, The Pot Book offers a compendium of the most up-to-date information and…mehr
Leading experts on the science, history, politics, medicine, and potential of America’s most popular recreational drug • With contributions by Andrew Weil, Michael Pollan, Lester Grinspoon, Allen St. Pierre (NORML), Tommy Chong, and others • Covers marijuana’s physiological and psychological effects, its medicinal uses, the complex politics of cannabis law, pot and parenting, its role in creativity, business, and spirituality, and much more Exploring the role of cannabis in medicine, politics, history, and society, The Pot Book offers a compendium of the most up-to-date information and scientific research on marijuana from leading experts, including Lester Grinspoon, M.D., Rick Doblin, Ph.D., Allen St. Pierre (NORML), and Raphael Mechoulam. Also included are interviews with Michael Pollan, Andrew Weil, M.D., and Tommy Chong as well as a pot dealer and a farmer who grows for the U.S. Government. Encompassing the broad spectrum of marijuana knowledge from stoner customs to scientific research, this book investigates the top ten myths of marijuana; its physiological and psychological effects; its risks; why joints are better than water pipes and other harm-reduction tips for users; how humanity and cannabis have co-evolved for millennia; the brain’s cannabis-based neurochemistry; the complex politics of cannabis law; its potential medicinal uses for cancer, AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and other illnesses; its role in creativity, business, and spirituality; and the complicated world of pot and parenting. As legalization becomes a reality, this book candidly offers necessary facts and authoritative opinions in a society full of marijuana myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes.
Julie Holland, M.D., is a psychiatrist who specializes in psychopharmacology and a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine. An expert on street drugs and intoxication states, she was the attending psychiatrist in the Psych ER at Bellevue Hospital from 1996 to 2005 and regularly appears on the Today Show. The editor of Ecstasy: The Complete Guide and the author of the bestselling Weekends at Bellevue, she lives in the Hudson Valley.
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Foreword by Lester Grinspoon, M.D. Introduction Part One An Overview of Cannabis Introduction to Part One 1 The Subjective Effects of Cannabis Matthew G. Kirkpatrick and Carl L. Hart, Ph.D. 2 Early/Ancient History Chris Bennett 3 Recent History David Malmo-Levine 4 The Botany of Cannabis Lyle E. Craker, Ph.D., and Zoë Gardner 5 Cannabis Grow Revolution Danny Danko 6 The Endocannabinoid System Gregory L. Gerdeman, Ph.D., and Jason B. Schechter, Ph.D. 7 Anandamide and More Raphael Mechoulam, Ph.D., and Lumír Hanuš 8 Cannabis Laws in the United States Allen St. Pierre 9 On Ending Prohibition Ethan Nadelmann, J.D., Ph.D. Part Two Risks of Use and Harm Reduction Introduction to Part Two 10 Medical Risks and Toxicology William Holubek, M.D. 11 Pulmonary Harm and Vaporizers Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D. 12 Cannabis and Cognition Caroline B. Marvin and Carl L. Hart, Ph.D. 13 Mental Health Risks Associated with Cannabis Use Cheryl Corcoran, M.D. 14 How Real Is the Risk of Addiction? Ryan Vandrey, Ph.D., and Margaret Haney, Ph.D. 15 Driving Under the Influence Paul Armentano 16 Arrest Statistics and Racism Harry G. Levine, Ph.D. 17 Getting Busted Is Not So Funny An Interview with Tommy Chong Julie Holland, M.D. 18 The Collateral Consequences of Cannabis Convictions Richard Glen Boire, J.D. 19 Harm Reduction Psychotherapy Andrew Tatarsky, Ph.D. Part Three The Clinical Use of Cannabis Introduction to Part Three 20 The Clinical Applications of Medical Marijuana An Interview with Andrew Weil, M.D. Julie Holland, M.D. 21 Medical Marijuana Research An Interview with Donald Abrams, M.D. Julie Holland, M.D. 22 MAPS and the Federal Obstruction of Medical Marijuana Research Rick Doblin, Ph.D. 23 The Government’s Pot Farm An Interview with Mahmoud A. ElSohly, Ph.D. Julie Holland, M.D. 24 Cannabinoids and Psychiatry Julie Holland, M.D. 25 Cannabinoids and Neuroprotection Sunil K. Aggarwal, M.D., Ph.D., and Gregory T. Carter, M.D. 26 Cannabis and HIV/AIDS Mark A. Ware, M.D., and Lynne Belle-Isle 27 Multiple Sclerosis and Spasticity Denis J. Petro, M.D. 28 Pain Management Mark S. Wallace, M.D., and Ben Platt, M.D. 29 Sativex William Notcutt, M.D., F.R.C.A., F.F.P.M.R.C.A. Part Four Cannabis Culture Introduction to Part Four 30 What to Tell the Children Marsha Rosenbaum, Ph.D. 31 Pot, Parenting, and Outing Myself Neal Pollack 32 Cannabis: Stealth Goddess Doug Rushkoff 33 Gardener’s Rights, Forgetting, and Co-Evolution An Interview with Michael Pollan Julie Holland, M.D. 34 Cannabis, Business, and Philanthropy An Interview with Peter Lewis Julie Holland, M.D. 35 Thots on Pot Jeremy Wolff Part Five Steps in the Right Direction Introduction to Part Five 36 Patients Out of Time An Interview with Al Byrne, L.CDR. (retired), and Mary Lynn Mathre, R.N., C.A.R.N. Julie Holland, M.D. 37 Prescribing Cannabis in California Jeffrey Hergenrather, M.D. 38 Canadian Compassion Clubs N. Rielle Capler, M.H.A. 39 Dutch Drug Policy Mario Lap 40 A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Legalizing Marijuana Jeffrey Miron, Ph.D. 41 The Marijuana Policy Project Bruce Mirken 42 The ACLU and Cannabis Drug Policy An Interview with Graham Boyd, J.D. Julie Holland, M.D. Resources References Contributors Index
Foreword by Lester Grinspoon, M.D. Introduction Part One An Overview of Cannabis Introduction to Part One 1 The Subjective Effects of Cannabis Matthew G. Kirkpatrick and Carl L. Hart, Ph.D. 2 Early/Ancient History Chris Bennett 3 Recent History David Malmo-Levine 4 The Botany of Cannabis Lyle E. Craker, Ph.D., and Zoë Gardner 5 Cannabis Grow Revolution Danny Danko 6 The Endocannabinoid System Gregory L. Gerdeman, Ph.D., and Jason B. Schechter, Ph.D. 7 Anandamide and More Raphael Mechoulam, Ph.D., and Lumír Hanuš 8 Cannabis Laws in the United States Allen St. Pierre 9 On Ending Prohibition Ethan Nadelmann, J.D., Ph.D. Part Two Risks of Use and Harm Reduction Introduction to Part Two 10 Medical Risks and Toxicology William Holubek, M.D. 11 Pulmonary Harm and Vaporizers Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D. 12 Cannabis and Cognition Caroline B. Marvin and Carl L. Hart, Ph.D. 13 Mental Health Risks Associated with Cannabis Use Cheryl Corcoran, M.D. 14 How Real Is the Risk of Addiction? Ryan Vandrey, Ph.D., and Margaret Haney, Ph.D. 15 Driving Under the Influence Paul Armentano 16 Arrest Statistics and Racism Harry G. Levine, Ph.D. 17 Getting Busted Is Not So Funny An Interview with Tommy Chong Julie Holland, M.D. 18 The Collateral Consequences of Cannabis Convictions Richard Glen Boire, J.D. 19 Harm Reduction Psychotherapy Andrew Tatarsky, Ph.D. Part Three The Clinical Use of Cannabis Introduction to Part Three 20 The Clinical Applications of Medical Marijuana An Interview with Andrew Weil, M.D. Julie Holland, M.D. 21 Medical Marijuana Research An Interview with Donald Abrams, M.D. Julie Holland, M.D. 22 MAPS and the Federal Obstruction of Medical Marijuana Research Rick Doblin, Ph.D. 23 The Government’s Pot Farm An Interview with Mahmoud A. ElSohly, Ph.D. Julie Holland, M.D. 24 Cannabinoids and Psychiatry Julie Holland, M.D. 25 Cannabinoids and Neuroprotection Sunil K. Aggarwal, M.D., Ph.D., and Gregory T. Carter, M.D. 26 Cannabis and HIV/AIDS Mark A. Ware, M.D., and Lynne Belle-Isle 27 Multiple Sclerosis and Spasticity Denis J. Petro, M.D. 28 Pain Management Mark S. Wallace, M.D., and Ben Platt, M.D. 29 Sativex William Notcutt, M.D., F.R.C.A., F.F.P.M.R.C.A. Part Four Cannabis Culture Introduction to Part Four 30 What to Tell the Children Marsha Rosenbaum, Ph.D. 31 Pot, Parenting, and Outing Myself Neal Pollack 32 Cannabis: Stealth Goddess Doug Rushkoff 33 Gardener’s Rights, Forgetting, and Co-Evolution An Interview with Michael Pollan Julie Holland, M.D. 34 Cannabis, Business, and Philanthropy An Interview with Peter Lewis Julie Holland, M.D. 35 Thots on Pot Jeremy Wolff Part Five Steps in the Right Direction Introduction to Part Five 36 Patients Out of Time An Interview with Al Byrne, L.CDR. (retired), and Mary Lynn Mathre, R.N., C.A.R.N. Julie Holland, M.D. 37 Prescribing Cannabis in California Jeffrey Hergenrather, M.D. 38 Canadian Compassion Clubs N. Rielle Capler, M.H.A. 39 Dutch Drug Policy Mario Lap 40 A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Legalizing Marijuana Jeffrey Miron, Ph.D. 41 The Marijuana Policy Project Bruce Mirken 42 The ACLU and Cannabis Drug Policy An Interview with Graham Boyd, J.D. Julie Holland, M.D. Resources References Contributors Index
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