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The Medical Marijuana Guide

Cannabis and Your Health

by Patricia C. Frye
Dave Smitherman
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After decades of misinformation about cannabis largely due to the well-funded propaganda campaign in the 1930s, public attitudes toward the drug have finally begun to evolve. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana and since then, 28 other states, 2 U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia have followed suit. Now countless patients are reaping the benefits of this amazing resource which has been used to effectively treat everything from chronic pain to debilitating illnesses.
In The Medical Marijuana Guide: Cannabis and Your Health, Dr. Patricia Frye takes a direct, no-nonsense approach to educating readers about cannabis and its medicinal qualities. After having retired from medicine, Dr. Frye was offered an opportunity to practice cannabis treatment. Intrigued, she educated herself on this emerging alternative and is now ready to share with others what she has learned.
In this book, using humorous and touching stories from the many situations she has encountered in her practice over the years, Dr. Frye provides valuable information about the undeniable medicinal qualities of cannabis. This book helps to de-stigmatize this misunderstood drug and educate readers on the history of cannabis and how it is used by the medical community today. This is an accessible, enjoyable resource that will not only entertain readers, but may change their lives for the better.

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    November 8, 2018

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      • ISBN: 9781538110843

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      • ISBN: 9781538110843
      • File size: 413 KB

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    • English

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    • Booklist

      November 15, 2018
      Everything readers need to know about medical marijuana is contained in this handy guide. According to Frye, in 1996, California became the first state to legalize cannabis for medical use, although, as she also notes, cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for 5,000 years. Frye also observes that it has only been illegal for 75 years, more for sociopolitical reasons than for health concerns. Her guide is perfect for patients who haven't considered using the substance as a treatment alternative for various diseases and ailments, from cancer to anxiety, and for anyone involved with or interested in health care. Cannabis, she reports, has a low potential for addiction (6-9-percent versus 13-18 percent for alcohol). Although no one has ever died from a cannabis overdose, she does detail potential adverse effects, including impaired driving and gastrointestinal problems, drug interaction issues, and possible consequences of overuse. Frye includes chapters on legalization, laboratory testing, clinical conditions, ways to medicate, and self-care. In all, a useful and timely guide.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)

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