Noel Merino

Medical Marijuana Noel Merino

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Should Marijuana Be a Medical Option? -- Overview: The Debate About Marijuana as a Medicine / Anna Wilde Mathews -- Yes: Marijuana Should Be a Medical Option -- Marijuana Has Been Proven to Effectively Treat Many Medical Conditions / David Bearman -- Studies Show Marijuana Can Be an Effective Medicine for Pain: Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research -- No: Marijuana Should Not Be a Medical Option -- Legalizing Medical Marijuana Is Not a Good Idea / Mark L. Kraus -- Crude Marijuana Is Not a Safe or Effective Medicine / Henry I. Miller -- Chapter 2. Is Medical Marijuana Dangerous? -- Overview: The Debate About the Dangers of Medical Marijuana / Jill U. Adams -- Yes: Medical Marijuana Is Dangerous -- Marijuana Is Dangerous for Its Users and Others: US Drug Enforcement Administration -- Marijuana's Dangers Make It a Poor Candidate for Medicine: National Institute on Drug Abuse -- No: Medical Marijuana Is Not Dangerous -- The Objections to Medical Marijuana's Safety Are Unfounded: Marijuana Policy Project -- Research Shows That Marijuana Is Not Dangerous / Russ Belville -- Chapter 3. Should Marijuana Use Be Regulated by the Government? -- Overview: American Opinion on Marijuana Regulation / Gary Langer -- Congress Should Lift Legal Restrictions on Medical Marijuana: Marijuana Policy Project -- Marijuana Should Be Regulated Like Other Prescription Medicines / Paul Armentano -- The Time Is Right to Abolish Federal Prohibition of Marijuana / Mike Miliard -- Chapter 4. What Are the Effects of State Medical Marijuana Laws? -- Overview: State Medical Marijuana Laws / Mark Eddy -- State Legalization of Medical Marijuana Has Led to Misguided Local Regulation / Travis Kavulla -- Legal Medical Marijuana Has Caused Problems for Local Communities / Bill Croke -- The Fight Against Medical Marijuana Will Determine the Fate of Legalization / Brian Doherty -- Failing to Enforce Federal Marijuana Law Supports Mexican Criminals / John Walters -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index. Publisher Marketing: The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.;; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 (EAN 9780737754247, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Merino, Noel B01