The Complex Connection between Cannabis and Schizophrenia
- 1st Edition - August 25, 2017
- Editors: Michael T. Compton, Marc Manseau
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 4 7 9 1 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 5 1 8 3 - 2
The Complex Connection between Cannabis and Schizophrenia provides an in-depth overview of the current state of research into the role that cannabis plays in schizophr… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Complex Connection between Cannabis and Schizophrenia provides an in-depth overview of the current state of research into the role that cannabis plays in schizophrenia, covering both the pathophysiological and the pharmacological implications. It addresses the epidemiology of cannabis use and the risks associated with its use, the biological aspects of the drug, its effects on the brain and the pharmacological possibilities of using cannabidiol to treat schizophrenia.
It is the only book on the market devoted exclusively to examining the links between this very commonly used (and misused) drug and a specific set of devastating psychiatric illnesses, providing a comprehensive guide to our current understandings of this relationship.
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug globally, and is becoming increasingly decriminalized and even legalized worldwide. Among the numerous mental-health concerns related to the drug, there is mounting evidence of an intricate link between cannabis use and schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders. At the same time, there is promising evidence to suggest that cannabidiol, one of the many compounds found in cannabis that activates the brain’s cannabinoid receptors, could prove to be an effective antipsychotic to treat schizophrenia.
- Synthesizes existing knowledge about the confusing, but crucial, relationship between cannabis use and schizophrenia symptoms
- Provides a comprehensive overview of the neurobiological mechanisms of cannabis use and its effects on the brain, including an exploration of the endocannabinoid system
- Examines the promising evidence suggesting cannabidiol as an effective antipsychotic treatment for schizophrenia
- Aids readers studying the neurobiological underpinning of cannabis addiction and psychosis in determining directions for their own future research
Researchers and advanced students in behavioral neuroscience, translational neuroscience, neuropharmacology, neurological disorders, psychopathology, and addiction
- No. of pages: 362
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 25, 2017
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128047910
- eBook ISBN: 9780128051832
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Michael T. Compton
Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, NY, USA
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Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, NY, USAMM
Marc Manseau
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, NY USA
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, NY USARead The Complex Connection between Cannabis and Schizophrenia on ScienceDirect