Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kogan's Evidence-Based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD

by Mikhail Kogan, Joan Liebmann-Smith PhD, Andrew Weil (Foreword)

An essential guide to understanding the health benefits of marijuana and CBD

Marijuana has been used for thousands of years as a medicine, but pot has been illegal in the United States for most of our lives. Almost all states have now legalized its medical use, and many consumers and physicians are exploring it as an alternative to conventional treatments. There’s substantial evidence that marijuana (cannabis) is a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, chemo side effects, sleep and mood disorders, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, among others. But there’s also misinformation about marijuana on social media. And most physicians have limited knowledge on the subject, while dispensary staff (aka “budtenders”) lack medical training.
 
Mikhail Kogan, MD, a renowned expert on medical marijuana, has found that cannabinoids (THC, CBD, hemp, and other cannabis products) can often be more beneficial, have fewer side effects, and be safer than many conventional medications, including opioids and other painkillers. But different ailments require different strains, doses, and routes of delivery. Medical Marijuana demystifies marijuana and other forms of cannabis in a user-friendly guide that will help
 

   • Understand how marijuana morphed from the days of “Reefer Madness” to being hailed as a wonder weed
   • Navigate the complex medical and legal world of marijuana
   • Understand the risks and benefits of THC, CBD, and other cannabis products
   • Evaluate the pros and cons of inhaled and other routes of edibles, topicals, and even suppositories
   • Find a doctor who can recommend medical cannabis
   • Choose a reliable dispensary
   • Learn how to evaluate labels on cannabis products
   • Discover cost-saving strategies since medical marijuana isn’t covered by health insurance 
With real-life patients’ stories woven throughout the book, simple explanatory graphics, and the most up-to-date information, this is the definitive guide to the wide-ranging benefits of medical marijuana and other forms of cannabis.

Genres: Nonfiction, Medicine

304 pages, Hardcover

Published October 26, 2021

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five out of five. I learned A LOT. Info on the entourage effect was a game-changer. And there are cannabis suppositories! Who knew?! I also learned that there are some very real drawbacks to getting a medical marijuana card as a federal employee. Like, just don’t do it. Anyway, it sounds like weed is a wonder drug, and I’m glad I read this and you should too if you’re the least bit curious about it.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite being repetitive at times, I found this book really interesting! As a Canadian (cannabis is legalized here) it was both amusing, and disheartening to read about how difficult it is to obtain cannabis in the USA still. As a category 1 substance, limited research has been conducted to explore the medical benefits of cannabis, but the research that has been done (so far) is in favour of its use.
This novel explores medical marijuana in a way that was both interesting, and easy to understand.
I was most interested in learning about different terpenes and their unique uses and benefits. I also appreciated the information on bioavailability of cannabinoids based on the different methods of consumption. I find this stuff fascinating!
The first few chapters of this book were definitely the most interesting, and while I did enjoy reading about the different ailments about how cannabis can assist, it did feel a little monotonous.
Overall, this was a pretty solid book with a lot of valuable information.

[Kristel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great historical and practical perspective on cannabis. I learned so much and had many things clarified.

[Paul Han · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe learned more about what is unknown about cannabis than what evidence has really proven.

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Thank you for the cool idea, good luck to you. Have a nice day!

[Ami Campbell]

Useful, well organized information from a trusted source. Grateful to my friend who loaned this to me.

[Debby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learned a lot, a whole lot, as it applies to history, medicine, the human body, and unfortunately, our backwards politics in this country.