Cannabis in Psychiatric Practice: A Practical Guide (Psychiatry Update Book 3)

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Cannabis in Psychiatric Practice: A Practical Guide (Psychiatry Update Book 3)

Cannabis in Psychiatric Practice: A Practical Guide (Psychiatry Update Book 3) is a timely and clinically relevant resource designed for psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction specialists, psychiatric residents, neurologists, general physicians, and mental health providers who are increasingly encountering patients using medicinal or recreational cannabis. Now available at BooksHub.pk, this reference provides evidence-based guidance on how cannabis affects the brain, cognition, mood, anxiety disorders, psychosis, sleep, chronic pain, and addiction pathways.

With cannabis use rising globally—especially among young adults—clinicians must understand pharmacology, potency variations, cannabinoid-receptor interactions, dose-response effects, and the differences between medical cannabis, CBD, THC concentrates, and synthetic cannabinoids. This book explains all of these concepts in clear, clinically grounded language.

The text examines:

• When cannabis can be therapeutically beneficial

• When cannabis may worsen psychiatric symptoms

• How to evaluate patients who self-medicate with cannabis

• Strategies for harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and substance-use assessment

The authors provide real patient case studies, prescribing guidance where appropriate, and clear recommendations for screening, monitoring, informed consent, and treatment planning. Special attention is given to:

• Cannabis-induced psychosis

• Anxiety and depressive disorder interactions

• Use in PTSD, chronic pain, epilepsy, and neurodevelopmental conditions

• Risks associated with high-potency concentrates, vaping, and edibles

This is not a pro- or anti-cannabis text; instead, it is a balanced clinical guide that helps mental health professionals make informed, patient-centered decisions.

✅ Key Features

• Evidence-based review of cannabis pharmacology and neurobiological effects

• Clinical guidance for evaluating cannabis use disorder (CUD)

• Strategies for discussing cannabis use empathetically and non-judgmentally

• Case-based learning scenarios to improve practical application

• Coverage of synthetic cannabinoids and their severe psychiatric risks

• Clear recommendations for safe prescribing and monitoring

⭐ Ideal For

• Psychiatrists & Neurologists

• Clinical & Counseling Psychologists

• Addiction Specialists & Mental Health Counselors

• Psychiatric Residents (CPSP / MRCPsych)

• Medical Colleges, Teaching Hospitals & Private Clinics

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