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Earleywine, Mitchell.

Understanding marijuana : a new look at the scientific evidence / Mitch Earleywine. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2005, ©2002. - xii, 326 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-317) and index.

Highlights in the history of cannabis -- Cannabis use and misuse -- Stepping stones, gateways, and the prevention of drug problems -- Marijuana's impact on thought and memory -- Subjective effects -- Cannabis pharmacology -- Marijuana's health effects -- Medical marijuana -- Social problems: amotivational syndrome, reckless driving, and aggression -- Law and policy -- Treatment for marijuana problems -- Final thoughts.

This text examines the biological, psychological, and societal impact of marijuana. What are the effects, for mind and body, of long-term use? Are users more likely to abuse cocaine and heroine? What is the effect of the increasing potency of marijuana?

ISBN: 0195182952 9780195182958

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA508721 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013099309 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Marijuana.
Cannabis.
Marijuana abuse.

LC Class. No.: HV5822.M3 / E27 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 362.295