Legalizing Marijuana: Promises and Pitfalls

by Margaret J. Goldstein

With the increase in states legalizing marijuana, understanding the debate about marijuana is more important than ever. Learn about the movement to legalize, the arguments on each side, and what it means for patients, state economies, and legal systems. Examine issues including the history of the movement toward legalization in the United States, efforts toward legalization around the globe, the risks/benefits of marijuana use, how it works in the body, safety regulations, economic impact of legalization, problems surrounding patchwork legalization across the nation, and the dark side of addiction.

Genres: Nonfiction

104 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2016

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[Solomon Abrahamson · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Charlie Schettler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just finished legalizing marijuana. It is offers facts and figures for both sides of the argumentLegalizing Marijuana has shown me the perspective of people who use and people who are completely against the use of Marijuana. I have learned that it has been used for centuries in ceremonies and has a medicine to cure illnesses. I have learned that it helps with epilepsy, ADHD, Cancer, and Aids/HIV among other illnesses. I have also learned that it can increase heart rate which can be bad for people with heart problems. Also marijuana is mildly addictive when compared to other drugs such as alcohol. So far I really enjoy this book. It used ethos, pathos, and logos by giving facts, using credible sources, and applying to peoples emotions with illnesses that marijuana helps with.