Marijuana

David E. Newton, EdD, has been a freelance writer of nonfiction books and ancillary materials for young adults for nearly 55 years. He has published more than 400 textbooks, research manuals, trade books, encyclopedias, and encyclopedia articles as well as lab manuals, problems books, and other educational materials.

With additional profiles of important persons and organizations, updated resources for further research, and an amplified selection of primary materials, the second edition remains an excellent companion for those needing a primer on this controversial and rapidly changing topic. Summing Up: Recommended. High school through undergraduate students; general readers; professionals/practitioners.

• 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,