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Medicinal Cannabis and CBD in Mental Healthcare

  • Unique, focused title on how CBD treatment may be useful in mental health conditions

  • Includes practical algorithms for point of care, clinical use

  • Provides a comprehensive summary of the scientific evidence base for the use of CBD in particular in the treatment of common mental health problems plus guidance on dosing and case studies

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  • ISBN: 978-3-030-78559-8
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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
  2. Introduction

    • Kylie O’Brien, Philip Blair
    Pages 1-5
  3. Endocannabinoid System

    • Kylie O’Brien, Philip Blair
    Pages 7-56
  4. The Endocannabinoid System, Stress, and Mental Health

    • Kylie O’Brien, Philip Blair
    Pages 57-88
  5. Overview of Medicinal Cannabis

    • Kylie O’Brien, Philip Blair
    Pages 89-129
  6. Anxiety

    • Kylie O’Brien, Philip Blair
    Pages 131-194
  7. Depression

    • Kylie O’Brien, Philip Blair
    Pages 195-252
  8. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    • Kylie O’Brien, Philip Blair
    Pages 253-320
  9. Insomnia

    • Kylie O’Brien, Philip Blair
    Pages 321-395
  10. Dementia: Alzheimer’s Disease

    • Kylie O’Brien, Philip Blair
    Pages 397-457
  11. Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Kylie O’Brien, Philip Blair
    Pages 459-512
  12. Conclusion

    • Kylie O’Brien, Philip Blair
    Pages 559-566
  13. Back Matter

    Pages 567-576

About this book

This book functions as a clinician’s guide to the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of mental health conditions. It conveys the scientific evidence of efficacy of CBD as well as THC and addresses the social stigma attached to its medical use.

The book describes the endocannabinoid system, how stress and the endocannabinoid system interact and key constituents, pharmacokinetics and safety aspects of medicinal cannabis, focusing on CBD and THC. Chapters on specific mental health conditions describe the underpinning pathomechanisms including how the endocannabinoid system is involved, and summarises the scientific evidence including animal and human research for the use of CBD and THC in treatment of such conditions. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, Alzheimer's Disease and autism spectrum disorder. Chapters also discuss treatment guidelines and case studies.

Unique and focused, Medicinal Cannabis and CBD in Mental Healthcare is an invaluable reference for medical practitioners seeking to adopt CBD-use in their treatment plans.

Keywords

  • CBD
  • Cannabis
  • Mental health
  • Primary care
  • Pain management

Authors and Affiliations

  • Torrens University Australia, Adelaide, Sth Australia, Australia

    Kylie O'Brien

  • Private Practise, Castle Rock, USA

    Philip Blair

About the authors

Professor Kylie O’Brien PhD

Kylie O’Brien PhD

Adjunct Professor Torrens University

Director of Research & Education

International College of Cannabinoid Medicine

Email: kylie@iccm.co

Phone: +61 412 077689

Dr Philip Blair, MD

Dr. Philip Blair, MD, Colonel (US Army Ret)

CEO of AbleDoc, Inc, International Medical Consultant

Chief Medical Officer, International College of Cannabinoid Medicine

Chief Medical Officer, Releaf Clinics, Australia

Chief Science Officer for Harvest 360

Castle Rock, Washington

email: abledoc@mac.com


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Medicinal Cannabis and CBD in Mental Healthcare

  • Authors: Kylie O'Brien, Philip Blair

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78559-8

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-78558-1Published: 28 October 2021

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-78559-8Published: 27 October 2021

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXI, 576

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Primary Care Medicine, Psychiatry, Pain Medicine

Buying options

eBook USD 89.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • ISBN: 978-3-030-78559-8
  • Instant PDF download
  • Readable on all devices
  • Own it forever
  • Exclusive offer for individuals only
  • Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout
Softcover Book USD 119.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)