Based on findings from an Institute of Medicine study on marijuana and medicine, this book provides patients with a foundation for making decisions about their own health care. This volume introduces readers to the active compounds in marijuana. It also discusses the prospects for developing other drugs derived from marijuana's active ingredients.
Some people suffer from chronic, debilitating disorders for which no conventional treatment brings relief. Can marijuana ease their symptoms? Would it be breaking the law to turn to marijuana as medication? To answer these questions, the authors have extracted critical findings from a recent Institute of Medicine study on this important issue, interpreting the facts for a general audience. This objective book offers scientifically sound advice for patients and their caregivers.
