drug legalization

Contains essays that provide a variety of perspectives on drug legalization, debating issues of the drug problem including the War on Drugs, drug prohibition versus drug decriminalization, the impact of drug legalization on society, and whether public policy on drugs should be reformed.

Provides varying perspectives on issues related to marijuana, discussing the dangers of the drug, the enforcement of marijuana laws, and whether or not marijuana should be legalized, and looking at the future of marijuana policy in the U.S.

" This book explores the heated debate currently raging over the benefits to society of legalizing marijuana" -- Back cover.

"Combining a unique visual approach with carefully constructed narrative text, this entry in the Big Idea series provides a survey of the history of drug use, a review of the impact of the War on Drugs, an appraisal of the effects of legal versus illegal drugs, and an evaluation of the impact of the decriminalization of drugs"-- Provided by publisher.

"Marijuana use-its benefits and drawbacks-is a controversial topic in America today. Many people want to see it legalized, while others think it should be banned. This informational look at this newsworthy topic examines the debate surrounding marijuana in the 21st century. Its carefully researched text considers the medical, legal, and moral sides, and presents statistics, annotated quotes, and sidebars that offer contemporary viewpoints from experts. Through the use of aids such as sidebars, graphs, critical thinking questions, and full-color photographs, readers come away understanding the debate and having formed their own opinion on this important issue"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the issue of legalizing marijuana, presenting an overview of the topic and facts from both sides of the argument.

The author covers the history of the marijuana and how it became illegal in America.

Discusses issues pertaining to the legalization of drugs, covering the history of drug use and abuse, the war on drugs, potential risks and benefits, the medical marijuana movement, and other related topics, and includes quotes, anecdotes, and discussion which were originally published in "USA Today.".

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at marijuana in the United States.

Explores the nature of marijuana and its legal status in the United States today.