Research Catalog

Details

Description

1. 282 pages : illustrations; 25 cm.

Series statement

1. Studia psychologica et paedagogica. Series altera ; 120

Uniform title

1. Studia psychologica et paedagogica. Series altera, Investigationes ; 120.

Subject

1. Cognition Disorders
2. Cognition disorders
3. Drug abuse counseling
4. Marijuana > Physiological effect
5. Marijuana > Psychological aspects
6. Marijuana Smoking Abuse

Contents

1. 1. Introduction -- 2. Short term and long term effects of cannabis: A review of the literature -- 3. A pharmacological and biochemical perspective on the cannabis issue -- 4. Neuropsychological networks of the brain involved in cognitive functions -- 5. A holistic functional cognitive model -- 6. A description of the seven cognitive functions used for observation of cognitive behaviour in chronic cannabis users -- 7. The influence of chronic cannabis use on the cognitive functioning, it's reversibility and influence on the orientation to life: Three studies in a clinical perspective -- 8. A comprehensive description of the impact of cannabis on human cognitive functions -- 9. A treatment manual for chronic cannabis users / Thomas Lundqvist and Dan Ericsson -- 10. Discussion: An overall appraisal of the cognitive effects of cannabis -- Appendix 1: A compilation of the answers in the follow up study -- Appendix 2: The SOC result of the Treatment group --
2. Appendix 3: The Sense of Coherence Questionnaire.

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-262).