Marijuana : mind-altering weed

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Title:

Marijuana : mind-altering weed

Author:

Sanna, E. J.

ISBN:

9781422224359

9781422224540

9781422224243

9781422224434

9781422292990

Personal Author:

Sanna, E. J.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 25 cm.

Series:

Illicit and misused drugs

Illicit and misused drugs.

Contents:

What is marijuana? -- The history of marijuana -- Who uses marijuana? -- What are the dangers of marijuana? -- What are the legal consequences of using marijuana? -- Controversial issues -- Treatment.

Abstract:

"Marijuana. It's been called a gateway drug, an introduction to the world of harder illegal drugs. Yet many people consider it to be a safe drug--at least safer than heroin, LSD, or cocaine. However, while marijuana might not be directly responsible for causing any deaths, the consequences of its use can be detrimental to the lives of its users. This book describes the history of marijuana use, the dangers of its use, and the legal consequences. You'll also learn about the controversies surrounding the drug--including the issues of decriminalization and the use of medical marijuana. Treatment options for marijuana dependency are also discussed"--The publisher.

Subject Term:

Marijuana -- Juvenile literature.

Marijuana abuse -- Juvenile literature.

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Marijuana: Mind-Altering Weed Marijuana. It's been called a gateway drug, an introduction to the world of harder illegal drugs. Yet many people consider it to be a safe drug-at least safer than heroin, LSD, or cocaine. However, while marjiuana might not be directly responsible for causing any deaths, the consequences of its use can be detrimental to the lives of its users. This book describes the history of marijuana use, the dangers of its use, and the legal consequences. You'll also learn about the controversies surrounding the drug-including the issues of decriminalization and the use of medical marijuana. Treatment options for marijuana dependency are also discussed. Book jacket.