The Times They are A-Changin´: On Cannabinoids and Psychedelics´ Therapeutic Potential and Social Impact

Cannabinoids and Psychedelics: A Therapeutic Revolution, Volume 296 offers original research, reviews, and essays, including basic science and clinical studies on cannabinoids and psychedelics. This includes basic works on the neurotransmitter systems, the effects of drugs on animal and human perception, and emotion and cognition. Chapters in this new release include Chemical diversity, receptor binding affinity and pharmacology of phytocannabinoids: insights into neuronal mechanisms, Does cannabis work for insomnia?, Testing NPSs as harm reduction strategies, Cannabis-based products in Brazil: regulation for quality improvement, Anti-prohibitionist social movement in Brazil and the strength of the Marijuana Marches, and much more.Other chapters include discussions on Philopsychedelia: The Reflorescence of Psychedelic Philosophy, Psychedelics in Palliative Care: Transcending Death and Alleviating Spiritual Suffering, High dreams: inhaled DMT increase lucid dreams and nightmares, Malaise in the psychedelic revolution: when and for whom this movement brings opportunities, and the Neurophenomenology of psychedelic-induced mystical experiences. - Covers cannabinoids, psychedelics, and other substances that have promising therapeutic potential - Fosters a broad discussion on these issues, with both traditional biomedical research and social sciences knowledge from religious, anthropological, and philosophical works - Creates interaction between neuropsychology and the social sciences to enhance our understanding of a wide range of neuro-psycho-sociological disturbances and their potential treatments