Brave New Weed: Adventures into the Uncharted World of Cannabis

Synopsis

Author Joe Dolce journeys across the globe in a quest to understand the clouded past and bright future of the weed. The book provides a fresh take on the new world of cannabis and all the promise that this much-maligned plant holds. Part I. The old world: Introduction: The girls in the basement ; Big bad scary weed ; The Dutch masters ; The martyr and the millionaires -- part II. The new world: Widgets and dabs ; The endocannabinoid system : the body's supercomputer ; The world's largest human trial ; Snake oil or cancer cure? ; Budtenders and sinsemilliers : inside the dispensary -- part III. Future weed: Designing your highs ; The four enhancements ; The next reinvention of weed -- Appendix: Beyond stoned : cannabis for inspiration, intimacy, and other pleasures. Joe Dolce. Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-275).