Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (887 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195182952 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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And yet marijuana remains largely misunderstood by both its advocates and its detractors. All sides of the debate have appropriated the scientific evidence on marijuana to satisfy their claims. What then are we to make of these conflicting portrayals of a drug with historical origins dating back to 8,000 B.C.?Understanding Marijuana examines the biological, psychological, and societal impact of this controversial substance. Others still view marijuana, like alcohol, as a largely harmless indulgence, dangerous only when used immoderately. What are the effects, for mind and b
A Customer said All the research to silence the critics. I heard this guy on NPR and thought he sounded like he had a good head on his shoulders, so I bought the book. It is extremely impressive. I was amazed at how much research is actually out there in the first place, but I also felt like Earleywine explained it to me without being condescending or dull. I've become a bit of an expert. "The Truth" according to A Customer. It's finally herethat book you've been wanting to have around to silence your parent, partner, or employer who gives you too much trouble about pot. The guy knows his stuff and explains it so you can explain it to every dork who tries to tell you that pot is dangerous.. "A scholarly and painstakingly objective analysis" according to Midwest Book Review. Understanding Marijuana: A New Look At The Scientific Evidence by Mitch Earleywine (Associate Professor of Clinical Science and director of Clinical Training in Psychology, University of Southern California) is a scholarly and painstakingly objective analysis of the highly controversial and largely illegal and pharmaceutically cont
This volume will be a welcome addition to college and university libraries."--Choice . "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 cannabis and/or the reform of marijuana laws. The book achieves its objective of providing a balanced and definitive primer on the most widely used illicit substance in the United Statesand convincingly debunks many widely held myths."--Jon Gettman, High Times"Earleywine has contributed a well-balanced, up-to-date, and scholar
He is Associate Editor of The Behavior Therapist.. He has received nine teaching awards for his courses on drugs and human behavior and is a leading researcher in psychology and addictions. Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Clinical Science and Director of Clinical Training in Psychology at the University of Southern California