| The Health and Social Effects of Nonmedical Cannabis Use Contributor(s): World Health Organization (Author) |
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ISBN: 9241510242 ISBN-13: 9789241510240 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $22.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Public Health - Psychology | Psychopathology - Addiction - Self-help | Substance Abuse & Addictions - Drugs |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.3" W x 11.7" (0.70 lbs) 95 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Cannabis is globally the most commonly used psychoactive substance under international control. In 2013, an estimated 181.8 million people aged 15-64 years used cannabis for nonmedical purposes globally (UNODC, 2015). There is an increasing demand for treatment for cannabis-use disorders and associated health conditions in high- and middle-income countries. This report focuses on nonmedical use of cannabis, building on contributions from a broad range of experts and researchers from different parts of the world. It aims to present current knowledge on the impact of nonmedical cannabis use on health, from its impact on brain development to its role in respiratory diseases. The potential medical utility of cannabis -- including the pharmacology, toxicology and possible therapeutic applications of the cannabis plant -- is outside the scope of this report. |
Contributor Bio(s): World Health Organization: - World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends. |