Marijuana /by Carol Hand ; content consultant Jodi Gilman, PHD.

Hand, Carol, 1945-

Marijuana /by Carol Hand ; content consultant Jodi Gilman, PHD. - Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, (c)2019. - 1 online resource : color illustrations, maps. - Drugs in real life .

Includes bibliographies and index.

1. A controversial drug -- 2. History of marijuana -- 3. Marijuana and its effects -- 4. Medical marijuana -- 5. Marijuana versus tobacco and alcohol -- 6. Marijuana in society -- 7. To legalize or not to legalize -- 8. Marijuana today and tomorrow.

"One of today's most controversial drugs, marijuana is seen by some as a useful medicine and by others as a dangerous drug that must remain outlawed. This title explores how marijuana affects the body, the laws and policies surrounding it, and the debate around its legalization. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index."--



9781532154003 9781532153075

2019724371


Marijuana--Juvenile literature.
Marijuana.


Electronic Books.

HV5822 / .M375 2019