Understanding marijuana a new look at the scientific evidence
To some, marijuana is an insidious 'stepping-stone' drug, enticing the inexperienced and paving the way to the inevitable abuse of harder drugs. To others, medical marijuana is an organic means of easing the discomfort or stimulating the appetite of the gravely ill. Others still view marij...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press
c2002.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798204806719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Contents
- 1. Highlights in the history of cannabis
- 2. Cannabis use and misuse
- 3. Stepping stones, gateways, and the prevention of drug problems
- 4. Marijuana's impact on thought and memory
- 5. Subjective effects
- 6. Cannabis pharmacology
- 7. Marijuana's health effects
- 8. Medical marijuana
- 9. Social problems: amotivational syndrome, reckless driving, and aggression
- 10. Law and policy
- 11. Treatment for marijuana problems
- 12. Final thoughts.
