In the Weeds : Demonization, Legalization, and the Evolution of U. S. Marijuana Policy.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (315 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. The Changing Landscape of Marijuana -- 2. The Larger Picture: The Social, Political, and Legal History of Marijuana -- 3. Marijuana: The Plant and Its Acute and Chronic Effects, Addictive Potential, and Medicinal Applications -- 4. Marijuana Demonization Themes -- 5. Marijuana Demonization: Agents and Agencies -- 6. Medical and Recreational Marijuana Legalization Policies -- 7. Unfinished Business and Emerging Issues -- References -- Index.
9781439913321
Marijuana-Law and legislation-United States. Marijuana-Therapeutic use-United States. Marijuana-Government policy-United States. Marijuana abuse-United States. Drug legalization-United States.