Library Catalog
On the Shelf at CCBC Libraries
The Medical Marijuana Guide by Call Number: RM666.C266 F79 2018
Stoned by Call Number: RM666.C266 C3755 2015
Cannabis Extracts in Medicine by Call Number: RM666.C266 D33 2015
Cannabis Pharmacy by Call Number: RM666.C266 B33 2014
Online News
- Is Marijuana Bad for Health? Here’s What We Know So Far
Scientific American, March 1, 2024 - Cannabis For Pain Relief? Review of 20 Studies Provides Sobering Results
Science Alert, November 29. 2022 - Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Circulation, Originally published 5 Aug 2020 - Two medical marijuana myths debunked in new research
CBS News, February 23, 2018
Medical Institutions
- Medical Marijuana
Mayo Clinic
Governmental Organizations
- Medical Marijuana
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health - Marijuana and Public Health
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Online from CCBC Libraries
Fast Facts about Medical Cannabis and Opioids by
Helps nurses to provide the best and safest care for patients suffering from chronic pain This is the first book to discuss the use of medical cannabis in helping combat the opioid crisis, relieving pain, and reversing opioid addiction rates. With the information presented in short chapters with bulleted content, this concise resource delivers all the information health care professionals need to know about non-cancer-related chronic pain, the opioid crisis, and medical cannabis. Using the most up-to-date evidence available, it examines the varied causes of chronic pain and provides a succinct overview of how cannabis can be integrated into treatment plans. Fast Facts about Medical Cannabis and Opioids delves into the epidemiology behind chronic pain, what the endocannabinoid system is, and how it works. It examines the complex interactions of opiates, cannabinoids, and the central nervous system and to answer key questions about different types of medical cannabis to promote open, honest conversations. Above all, this handbook seeks to provide you with the tools to provide unbiased, accurate information to share with patients.Key Features: Delivers a comprehensive overview of the opioid crisis in the U.S and the benefits and drawbacks of medical cannabis as an alternative or supplement to opioidsDiscusses dos and don'ts of recommending medical cannabis to patientsProvides the most up-to-date information on cannabis legislationCovers the endocannabinoid system and its biologyCompares the of use opioids and/or medical cannabis for managing chronic painPresents key information in short chapters, bulleted content, and figures plus "Fast Facts" boxes that highlight key content
Publication Date: 2020
Migrating for Medical Marijuana by
In the last six years, Colorado has seen a population boom reminiscent of the state's first few years of settlement. But rather than staking mining claims or establishing homesteads, these new pioneers are on the frontier of an emerging science: marijuana as treatment for various debilitating conditions. This book contains personal accounts from doctors, researchers, and patients--self-proclaimed "refugees" seeking treatment unavailable elsewhere--who are at the forefront of medical marijuana practice. Their stories provide unique insights into a social, political and medical revolution.
Publication Date: 2019
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