Marijuana: Examining the Facts
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Van Gundy, Karen and Staunton, Michael. Marijuana: Examining the Facts. ABC-CLIO, 2017. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440836732.
Chicago Manual of Style
Van Gundy, Karen, and Michael Staunton. Marijuana: Examining the Facts. ABC-CLIO, 2017. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440836732
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Van Gundy, Karen & Staunton, M. (2017). Marijuana: Examining the Facts. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440836732
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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
- Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Marijuana: Examining the Facts
Author(s): Van Gundy, Karen; Staunton, Michael;Contributors: Van Gundy, Karen; Staunton, Michael;Abstract: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
SortTitle: marijuana: examining the factsAuthor Info:Karen T. Van GundyauthorMichael S. StauntonauthoreISBN-13: 9781440836732Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440836732.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440836725Imprint: ABC-CLIOPages: 304Publication Date: 20170830Series: Contemporary Debates- Cover Cover11
- Half Title i12
- Title iii14
- Copyright iv15
- Contents v16
- How to Use This Book vii18
- Introduction ix110
- 1 Patterns and Trends 1116
- Q1. Is Marijuana Use or Misuse More Widespread Than Ever Before? 1116
- Q2. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Race or Ethnicity? 13128
- Q3. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Population Density? 24139
- Q4. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Family Income Level? 34149
- Q5. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Employment Status? 45160
- Q6. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Education Level? 55170
- Q7. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Marital Status? 64179
- 2 Risks and Benefits 75190
- Q8. Is Accurate Information about the Risks and Benefits of Marijuana Widely Available? 75190
- Q9. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Increase Risk for Physical Health Problems? 80195
- Q10. Does Marijuana Pose More of a Health Risk than Tobacco or Alcohol? 921107
- Q11. Does Marijuana Pose Less of a Health Risk than Other Illicit Drugs? 1021117
- Q12. Is Marijuana Safe and Effective for Treating Medical Disorders? 1131128
- Q13. Are All Medical Uses for Marijuana Substantiated by Research? 1261141
- Q14. Does Marijuana Cause Cancer? 1371152
- Q15. Is Marijuana Addictive? 1441159
- 3 Policy Considerations 1571172
- Q16. Was Marijuana Criminalized to Protect Public Health and Safety? 1571172
- Q17. Do Most Americans Support the Criminalization of Marijuana? 1741189
- Q18. Is Marijuana Use a "Gateway" to Other Illicit Drug Use or Misuse? 1831198
- Q19. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Increase Criminal Behavior? 1961211
- Q20. Is Driving under the Influence of Marijuana Safe? 2051220
- Q21. Are Marijuana Infractions Fairly Punished? 2171232
- Q22. Is Treatment for Marijuana Misuse Needed? 2321247
- Q23. Is Treatment for Marijuana Misuse Effective? 2411256
- Q24. Is Marijuana Prohibition Effective? 2501265
- Index 2651280
- About the Authors 2831298