Thinking critically
Subtitle: Legalizing marijuana
By: by John Allen
Series: Thinking critically
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9781601527820
Subjects: Drug legalization; Law and legislation; Juvenile literature; Marijuana; Marijuana abuse
Other titles: Legalizing marijuana
Description: Many view marijuana as basically harmless when used in moderation; others view it as a gateway drug to more dangerous chemicals. It is the most frequently used illegal drug in the world-- but in recent years many state have considered changing their law. In 2014, Colorado and Washington state allowed recreational use. This book provides an overview of the pros and cons of the issue.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Should marijuana be prescribed for medical use?; title: Will legalizing marijuana lead to increased addiction?; title: Does using marijuana present health risks?; title: Does legalizing marijuana benefit society?