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
Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Clinical Science and Director of Clinical Training in Psychology at the University of Southern California. He has received nine teaching awards for his courses on drugs and human behavior and is a leading researcher in psychology and addictions. He is Associate Editor of The Behavior Therapist.
"a well-balanced, up-to-date, non-specialist book that should
appeal to a wide audience."--Nature
"a valuable and instructive resource for anyone interested in
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objective of providing a balanced and definitive primer on the most
widely used illicit substance in the United States...[and]
convincingly debunks many widely held myths."--Jon Gettman, High
Times
"Earleywine ... has contributed a well-balanced, up-to-date, and
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readable book clears up some common marijuana myths and helps
readers to better evaluate and understand the current cannabis
debate. This volume will be a welcome addition to college and
university
libraries."--Choice
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