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List of figures and tables

Figures

Figure 1
The Endocannabinoid System in the Nervous System ................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 2
Pharmacokinetics of THC .............................................................................................................................................................. 29

Figure 3
A Proposed Clinical Algorithm for Physicians Considering Supporting Therapeutic Use of Cannabis for a Patient with
Chronic, Intractable Neuropathic Pain ........................................................................................................................................... 86

Tables

Table 1
Selected Pharmacologic Actions of Cannabis/Psychoactive Cannabinoids ................................................................................... 27

Table 2
Recommendations for the Evaluation and Management of Patients .............................................................................................. 48

Table 3
Relationship between THC Percent in Plant Material and the Available Dose (in mg THC) in an Average Joint ........................ 50

Table 4
Comparison between Cannabis and Prescription Cannabinoid Medications ................................................................................. 50

Table 5
Published Positive, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Trials on Smoked/Vapourized
Cannabis and Associated Therapeutic Benefits ............................................................................................................................. 55

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