Cannabis Use Disorder

This book is an unbiased scientific compendium documenting the state-of-the-art in the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD).  Unlike any other current medical text, this volume focuses on the aspect of marijuana as a recreational substance outside of a controlled medical environment for therapeutic use and provides a resource for physicians treating patients suffering from misuse.  It begins by establishing the landscape of the disease, including the high prevalence of the disorder, the association with disabilities and comorbidities, and the frequency of patients seeking treatment.  The text delves into the complexity of the disorder in today’s environment by including the discoveries on the nature and extent of the CUD as well as breakthroughs in safe and effective pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments. Experts in the field contribute discussions on the most cutting-edge diagnostic and biological topics, including genetics, the endocannabinoid system, medical consequences, and clinical manifestations.  The text also covers the challenges and risks presented by external factors, including social repercussions, protective factors, psychiatric comorbidities, withdrawal, and treatment services.  

Cannabis Use Disorder is a vital resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction medicine specialists, primary care physicians, toxicologists, hospital administrators, nurses, social workers, and all medical professionals working with patients who misuse marijuana.