| Description |
220 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Note |
Contains biblographical references and glossary. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-220). |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Getting your bearings -- Things to know about weed -- Marijuana myths and other important thoughts about weed -- Biological, biochemical, and genetic basics -- Brain stuff -- Cannabis and the risk of mental illness -- Pregnancy, neonatal issues, and childhood -- Other very important health-related stuff -- Societal related stuff -- Conclusion -- Remembering Mark -- About the author -- Glossary and useful definitions -- References. |
| Summary |
With the rush to legalize marijuana, it has been lost in the haze that marijuana is a psychoactive drug. A drug that can lead to serious health problems, in some people. Most vulnerable are adolescents, young adults, and pregnant women, but heavy or chronic use of Weed can also lead to dependence and health complications for people at all ages. The scientific evidence clearly shows effects of Cannabis and Cannabis products on Cognition, Memory, and IQ as well as influencing Psychosis, Anxiety, Depression, Cardiovascular problems, and other health and behavioral problems. This book leads you directly to the science of Marijuana and the deleterious effects on your health. |
| Subject |
Marijuana abuse -- Research -- Popular works.
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Cannabis.
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Marijuana.
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Marijuana -- Physiological effect.
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Marijuana -- Psychological aspects.
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Marijuana abuse.
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Dependency (Psychology)
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| Genre/Form |
Informational works.
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| Added Author |
Hopkins, Ned, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Think on these things before getting too deep into smoking weed |
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What the science of marijuana is telling us about the harmful effects for you, your friends, or your kids |
| ISBN |
9781736752104 (paperback) |
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1736752103 (paperback) |
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