Understanding marijuana : a new look at the scientific evidence / Mitch Earleywine.

By:

Earleywine, Mitchell

Material type: Text

0195182952
9780195182958

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

362.295 21

LOC classification:

HV5822.M3 E27 2005

Contents:

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.

Summary: 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?

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Non-Fiction	Waimate Located at Event Centre	Non Fiction	362.295 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not For Loan	Not For Loan		A00780408

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

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?

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