Marijuana: Examining the Facts
- ISBN-10
- 1440836736
- ISBN-13
- 9781440836732
- Series
- Marijuana
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 284
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-08-02
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Authors
- Karen T. Van Gundy, Michael S. Staunton
Description
Drawing on scientific evidence from medicine, psychology, criminology, and sociology, this book explores the veracity of claims about marijuana use and misuse. • Provides a one-stop resource for straight answers on the impacts—good and bad—of marijuana use in the United States • Outlines potential sources of myths and false claims about marijuana use and misuse • Presents data transparently, without the biases, judgments, or subtle manipulations that often skew public opinion • Includes primary documents and empirical data and statistics from objective, authoritative sources • Draws from a range of scientific disciplines to help readers fully understand the multidimensional causes, consequences, and risks of marijuana use and abuse
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