marijuana

Contains a collection of alphabetically-organized entries about marijuana use in the United States and its impact on American society and popular culture. Highlights the health and physiological effects of marijuana use, and profiles famous people, organizations, and laws related to the history of marijuana. Includes a chronology, black-and-white photographs, and additional resources.

Explores the legal status of marijuana around the United States, how public opinion on marijuana use has changed in the last twenty years, and how exactly marijuana use--either recreational or medical--affects the mind and body. Explores questions young adult readers may have about marijuana and offers answers in a question-and-answer format.

Vaping marijuana is touted as "safer" than smoking marijuana - but, vaping marijuana comes with its own set of serious risks. Marijuana vapor releases harmful chemicals into your lungs that can negatively impact your respiratory system, your heart, your central nervous system, your immune system, and your mouth throat and teeth. This program explores the latest research and assesses the risks, focusing on teen health.

Addresses questions related to the use of marijuana for medical purposes, discussing the origins of the controversy over the drug, whether it poses a health risk, and whether it is effective medicine.

"Reveals the science behind marijuana's medical uses and explains why it may prove valuable for treating a wide range of conditions, including epilepsy, nausea in cancer and AIDS patients, IBS, nerve pain, rheumatoid arthritis an and even Alzheimer's"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a discussion of medical marijuana, exploring the history, how it works, the benefits and drawbacks of legalizing it, and more.

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of marijuana addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of marijuana use and its negative impact on lives. Additional features include a Fast facts spread, an infographic, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how marijuana affects the body, the laws and policies surrounding it, and the debate around its legalization"--Provided by publisher.

Provides varying perspectives on issues related to marijuana, discussing the dangers of the drug, the enforcement of marijuana laws, and whether or not marijuana should be legalized, and looking at the future of marijuana policy in the U.S.

" This book explores the heated debate currently raging over the benefits to society of legalizing marijuana" -- Back cover.