marijuana

"[Describes] how various countries treat medical marijuana, about studies that supports its benefits for a wide variety of conditions (and some that don't), about the potential side effects of marijuana, and . . . more"--Back cover.

"Isaac loves art class, drives an old pickup, argues with his father and hangs out with his best buddy, Hazel. But his life is anything but normal. His parents operate an illegal marijuana grow-op, Hazel is a bear that guards the property, and his family's livelihood is a deep secret"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of legalizing marijuana"--OCLC.

Explores the nature of marijuana and its legal status in the United States today.

Discusses a number of subjects related to marijuana abuse and abuse.

Readers will learn the signs of abuse for various drugs, along with reasons for abuse, how to confront the friend, and how to encourage treatment.

Christian Hageseth explores the growth of the marijuana industry in the United States.

When he is kicked out of his first year of college in Anchorage, eighteen-year-old Eddie Ashford promises the university officials to work for one year at the newspaper in Kusko, Alaska, which is a small, depressing town in back-of-beyond, where it requires either a plane or a dog-sled to get around for most of the time--but staying straight is a challenge, especially when he gets caught up in the local marijuana trade.

Provides an overview of marijuana use. Describes the history of use, the effects of use, and the debate over legalization.

"Drawing on scientific evidence from medicine, psychology, criminology, and sociology, this book explores the veracity of claims about marijuana use and misuse"--Amazon.com.