This book is an unbiased scientific compendium documenting the state-of-the-art in the etiology
diagnosis and treatment of Cannabis Use Disorders (CUD). Unlike any other current medical text
this volume focuses on the scientific aspects of CUDs and provides a resource for researchers
physicians and other health care providers who treat patients suffering from the disorder or
its consequences. It begins by establishing the landscape of the disorder including its
prevalence association with disabilities and comorbidities and 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 endocannabinoid system as well as
potential 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 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 Disorders is a vital resource for researchers psychiatrists
psychologists addiction medicine specialists toxicologists hospital administrators nurses
social workers and all health care professionals working with patients who misuse cannabis.
