Cannabinoids and Sleep: Molecular, Functional and Clinical Aspects (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1297)

byJaime M. Monti(Editor), S. R. Pandi-Perumal(Editor), Eric Murillo-Rodríguez(Editor)&0more Research on cannabis and sleep is emerging with promising results. This book offers current and comprehensive knowledge on cannabinoid research results in connection with sleep. The volume covers aspects of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, the pharmacology of cannabinoids, neurobiology and pharmacology of sleep and wakefulness, and the benefits and side effects of cannabis on the central nervous system. It further discusses the putative therapeutical properties of cannabinoids and endocannabinoids and their potential for the treatment of sleep disorders such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, and restless legs syndrome. The book is written by medical and scientific experts in this field and intended for researchers from a range of disciplines such as biomedicine, biology, neurosciences, clinical medicine, neurology, and pharmacology. Product Details Publisher:Springer; 1st ed. 2021 edition (February 4, 2021) Language:English Hardcover:203 pages ISBN-10:3030616622 ISBN-13:978-3030616625 ISBN-13:9783030616625 eText ISBN: 9783030616632 Item Weight:1.3 pounds Dimensions:7.01 x 0.5 x 10 inches