The recently released books featured in “CATALYST” magazine and written by employees include “Cannabis Science and Therapeutics: The Essential Guide for Clinicians.”
Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, associate professor and vice chair for academic affairs, Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research, and associate dean for recruitment, admissions, and integration, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP), co-author. “Cannabis Science and Therapeutics: The Essential Guide for Clinicians” (Springer, 2025)
Over the past several decades, cannabis has been increasingly accepted as a legitimate therapeutic option by the public. Health care professionals, most of whom did not learn about cannabis, cannabinoids, or the endocannabinoid system in school, face the challenge of understanding the potential benefits, risks, and role of cannabis-based medicine in patient care. “Cannabis Science and Therapeutics: The Essential Guide for Clinicians” provides evidence-based information and practical guidance to empower clinicians to navigate the complex scientific and regulatory landscape of cannabis-based medicine. This book includes the most up-to-date guidance on patient selection, administration, dosing, safety monitoring, drug interactions, and harm reduction strategies. A review of public health considerations provides readers with information necessary to engage patients, colleagues, policymakers, and other stakeholders in robust and balanced dialogue about the role of cannabis-based medicine in society. The book briefly overviews federal and state cannabis regulations, with a focus on implications for research. This book is intended both for readers with limited exposure to cannabis-based medicine and those already familiar with it who are seeking a comprehensive resource.
Read more about the latest books from UMB faculty and staff here.
The latest issue of "CATALYST" magazine highlights the School of Pharmacy's Mass Spectrometry Center; Police and Public Safety's comfort K9 Poe; the Costa Rica Faculty Development Institute; Bill Joyner, JD, MSW, of the Office of Community and Civic Engagement; the School of Social Work's B'more for Healthy Babies; the School of Medicine's work to develop physicians for rural areas; facts about the Universities at Shady Grove, and much more.