marijuana

A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to medical marijuana, discussing if it should be a medical option, if it is dangerous, if its use should be regulated by government, and possible effects of state laws.

"Help your readers challenge the idea that recreational use of marijuana is a benign activity. Citing current research, this guidebook shows that smoking marijuana affects school performance, causes lung and heart problems, and makes emotional difficulties like anxiety even worse. Thought-provoking text addresses pressing issues such as the dangers of combining alcohol and marijuana, how marijuana use is glamorized in the media, and how peers affect one's drug use. Information on treatment for marijuana addiction is provided, including individual therapy, and Marijuana Anonymous, a twelve-step program"--Provided by the publisher.

The author covers the history of the marijuana and how it became illegal in America.

Drugs and alcohol seem to be everywhere in our society. Some people feel that they need to drink or take drugs to have fun or just to feel normal. An addiction to drugs or alcohol can become a serious problem not only for individuals, but also for the people who love them. Fortunately, there are ways to treat the disorder and get better.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at marijuana in the United States.

"Provides information on the ways marijuana can negatively impact the human body. Topics include the differences between recreational marijuana and medical marijuana; how marijuana products (marijuana flower oils, tinctures, edibles, etc.) affect each person differently; marijuana dependence and . . . more"--Back cover.

Provides readers with an understanding of marijuana's role in American society and related issues facing patients, government officials, and ordinary citizens.

"[Explores] marijuana as an illegal drug, as a medicine, and as a business . . . [Also looks at] how legalization is impacting states and countries that have legalized marijuana"--Back cover.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of legalizing marijuana. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

"One of today's most controversial drugs, marijuana is seen by some as a useful medicine and by others as a dangerous drug that must remain outlawed. This title explores how marijuana affects the body, the laws and policies surrounding it, and the debate around its legalization"--Provided by publisher.