Full Description
This single-volume resource provides sound, up-to-date information and authoritative resources for research on the controversial topics of the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes and the effects of marijuana use on society.
The use of marijuana has consistently been a highly controversial, polarizing, and emotional topic, so much so that social, cultural, and religious factors have largely influenced public opinion, legislation, and law enforcement's treatment of marijuana use. At the same time, much of the scientific information about the plant has largely been ignored in the policies and practices of the United States over the past 100 years.
Marijuana: A Reference Handbook provides detailed coverage of the history and background of marijuana use in society, with special emphasis on the present day in the United States. It outlines the development of federal and state legislation with respect to marijuana use over the last century, focusing on changes that are taking place in the second decade of the 21st century, and examines the pros and cons of the use of marijuana for a variety of purposes. The book presents readers with unbiased, research-based information about the effects, benefits, and risks of marijuana use. Readers will also learn about the role of hemp across human history and about very recent legislative action on the use of marijuana for both recreational purposes and medical use.
Contents
Preface to the First Edition,
Preface to the Second Edition,
1 Background and History,
Introduction,
What Is Cannabis Sativa?,
Hemp versus Marijuana,
The Cannabis Plant in History,
Cannabis in China,
Cannabis in India and Central Asia,
Cannabis in Africa (and Beyond),
Cannabis in Europe,
Cannabis in North America,
Industrial Hemp in the United States,
Industrial Hemp Worldwide,
Conclusion,
References,
2 Problems, Issues, and Solutions,
History of Cannabis Prohibition,
Prohibitions on Cannabis: Ancient Cultures,
International Concerns, 1910-1925,
Prohibition of Cannabis: The United States,
Cannabis Legislation in the States,
Federal Cannabis Laws,
State Marijuana Laws,
Patterns of Marijuana Use in the United States,
Attitudes about Marijuana Use,
Current Controversies about Marijuana Use,
Legalization and Decriminalization of Marijuana,
Arguments in Favor of Decriminalization or Legalization,
Arguments in Opposition to Decriminalization or Legalization,
Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Uses,
Arguments in Favor of Legalizing Medical Marijuana,
Arguments in Opposition to Legalizing Medical Marijuana,
Current Status of Medical Marijuana in the United States,
Legalization of Recreational Marijuana,
Resistance to Legalization,
Conclusion,
References,
3 Perspectives,
Introduction,
Marijuana Is Not Safe and Is Not Medicine: Peter Bensinger,
The Waiting Game: Mary Jane Borden,
An Effective Public Health Approach to Reduce Marijuana Use: Robert L. DuPont,
Government Research Support and Marijuana Legalization Brightens the Spotlight on the Endocannabinoid System: Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup,
Medical Marijuana: A Perspective: Arthur Livermore,
Lies and Deception: The Origins of Today's Federal Marijuana Policy: Duane Ludwig,
The Threat of Big Marijuana: Clara MacCarald,
Is Marijuana Medicine? The Answer Is Yes, No, and Maybe: Kevin A. Sabet,
Common Sense Marijuana Policy Revisited: Douglas McVay,
4 Profiles,
Introduction,
Americans for Safe Access,
Harry J. Anslinger (1892-1975),
Steve DeAngelo (1958- ),
Lyster Hoxie Dewey (1865-1944),
Drug Free America Foundation, Inc.,
Drug Policy Alliance,
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction,
Barney Frank (1940- ),
Jon Gettman (1957- ),
Hemp Industries Association,
John W. Huffman (1932- ),
International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines,
Marijuana Policy Project,
Raphael Mechoulam (1930- ),
Tod Hiro Mikuriya (1933-2007),
Ethan Nadelmann (1957- ),
National Institute on Drug Abuse,
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML),
Office of National Drug Control Policy,
William B. O'Shaughnessy (1809-1889),
Raymond P. Shafer (1917-2006),
Keith Stroup (1943- ),
UN Office on Drugs and Crime,
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration,
5 Data and Documents,
Introduction,
Data,
Table 5.1. Marijuana Use by Persons Aged 12 Years and Older in the United States, 2002-2014, Past Month,
Table 5.2. Marijuana Use by Persons Aged 12 Years and Older in the United States, 2002-2014, Past Year,
Table 5.3. Marijuana Arrests 1980-2014,
Table 5.4. Marijuana Use by U.S. High School Students by Gender, Ethnicity, and Grade Level, 2013,
Table 5.5. 2014 Domestic U.S. Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program Statistical Report, 10 Largest States,
Table 5.6. Attitudes and Practices Concerning Marijuana among U.S. 12th Graders, 1975-2015,
Documents,
Indian Hemp Drugs Commission (1895),
Marihuana Tax Act (1937),
The Marihuana Problem in the City of New York (1944),
Leary v. United States, 395 U.S. 6 (1969),
Controlled Substances Act (1970),
In the Matter of Marijuana Medical Rescheduling Petition (1988),
Interpretation of Listing of "Tetrahydrocannabinols" in Schedule I. 21 CFR Part 1308 [DEA-204] RIN 1117-AA55 (2001),
Hemp Industries Association, et al. v. Drug Enforcement Administration, 333 F.3d 1082 (2003),
Gonzales, Attorney General, et al. v. Raich et al., 545 U.S. 1 (2005),
Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment (2005),
FDA Statement on Health Effects of Marijuana (2006),
Memorandum for All United States Attorneys (2013),
Legitimacy of Industrial Hemp Research (2014),
Coats v. Dish Network (Colorado Supreme Court Case No. 13SC394) (2015),
United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Marin Alliance for Medical Marijuana, and Lynette Shaw (2015),
6 Annotated Bibliography,
Books,
Articles,
Reports,
Internet,
7 Chronology,
Glossary,
Index,
About the Author,
