Marijuana and Cannabinoid Research

• Molecular Neurobiological Methods in Marijuana-Cannabinoid Research.- Experimental Methods to Study the Role of the Peripheral Cannabinoid Receptor in Immune Function.- Localization of Cannabinoid Receptors Using Immunoperoxidase Methods.- Localization of Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor mRNA Using Ribonucleotide Probes.- Morphometric Study on Cytoskeletal Components of Neuronal and Astroglial Cells After a Chronic CB1 Agonist Treatment.- Visualizing Cannabinoid Effects Using Brain Slice Imaging and Electrophysiological Approaches.- Methods for the Synthesis of Cannabinergic Ligands.- Cannabinoid Receptor Binding to Membrane Homogenates and Cannabinoid-Stimulated [35S]GTP-S Binding to Membrane Homogenates or Intact Cultured Cells.- Methods to Assay Anandamide Hydrolysis and Transport in Synaptosomes.- Methods Evaluating Cannabinoid and Endocannabinoid Effects on Gastrointestinal Functions.- The Bioassay of Cannabinoids Using the Mouse Isolated Vas Deferens.- Assessment of Cannabis Craving Using the Marijuana Craving Questionnaire.- Methods for Studying Acute and Chronic Effects of Marijuana on Human Associative Processes and Memory.- Methods for Clinical Research Involving Cannabis Administration.- Neurological Assessments of Marijuana Users.- Behavioral Methods in Cannabinoid Research.- Methods to Study the Behavioral Effects and Expression of CB2 Cannabinoid Receptors and Its Gene Transcripts in Chronic Mild Stress Model of Depression.

"...will be a great asset internationally to emerging researchers embarking on investigations of cannabinoid seeking further understanding in their specific field, by expanding upon their exisiting methodologies to incorporate multi-disciplinary approaches." -Addiction