Marijuana And The Cannabinoids Presents A Compendium Of Research Into The Botany, Chemistry, And Pharmacology Of Cannabis And The Medicinal Aspects Of The Cannabinoids. While Medicinal Use Of Cannabis Sativa L. Has Been Reported For Over 5000 Years, Interest In Its Medicinal Potential And Controversy Surrounding Its Illicit Use Have Grown Exponentially Since The Identification Of The Chemical Structure Of The Plant's Active Constituent ([delta][superscript 9]-thc) In 1964. This Volume Presents The Findings Of Researchers On The Forefront Of This Emerging And Controversial Field Of Study.--book Jacket. Cannabis And Natural Cannabis Medicines / Robert C. Clarke And David P. Watson -- Chemistry And Analysis Of Phytocannabinoids And Other Cannabis Constituents / Rudolf Brenneisen -- Chemical Fingerprinting Of Cannabis As A Means Of Source Identification / Mahmoud A. Elsohly, Donald F. Stanford, And Timothy P. Murphy -- Marijuana Smoke Condensate: Chemistry And Pharmacology / Hala N. Elsohly And Mahmoud A. Elsohly -- Pharmacology Of Cannabinoids / Lionel P. Raymon And H. Chip Walls -- The Endocannabinoid System And The Therapeutic Potential Of Cannabinoids / Billy R. Martin -- Immunoassays For The Detection Of Cannabis Abuse: Technologies, Development Strategies, And Multilevel Applications / Jane S-c. Tsai -- Mass Spectrometric Methods For Determination Of Cannabinoid Physiological Specimens / Rodger L. Foltz -- Human Cannabinoid Pharmacokinetics And Interpretation Of Cannabinoid Concentrations In Biological Fluids And Tissues / Marilyn A. Huestis And Michael L. Smith -- Medical And Health Consequences Of Marijuana / Jag H. Khalsa -- Effects Of Marijuana On The Lung And Immune Defenses / Donald P. Tashkin And Michael D. Roth -- Marijuana And Driving Impairment / Barry K. Logan -- Postmortem Considerations / Steven B. Karch -- Cannabinoid Effects On Biopsychological, Neuropsychiatric And Neurological Processes / Richard E. Musty. Edited By Mahmoud A. Elsohly. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.