Marijuana : examining the facts / Karen T. Van Gundy and Michael S. Staunton.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; How to Use This Book; Introduction; 1 Patterns and Trends; Q1. Is Marijuana Use or Misuse More Widespread Than Ever Before?; Q2. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Race or Ethnicity?; Q3. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Population Density?; Q4. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Family Income Level?; Q5. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Employment Status?; Q6. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Education Level?; Q7. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Vary by Marital Status?; 2 Risks and Benefits. Q8. Is Accurate Information about the Risks and Benefits of Marijuana Widely Available?Q9. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Increase Risk for Physical Health Problems?; Q10. Does Marijuana Pose More of a Health Risk than Tobacco or Alcohol?; Q11. Does Marijuana Pose Less of a Health Risk than Other Illicit Drugs?; Q12. Is Marijuana Safe and Effective for Treating Medical Disorders?; Q13. Are All Medical Uses for Marijuana Substantiated by Research?; Q14. Does Marijuana Cause Cancer?; Q15. Is Marijuana Addictive?; 3 Policy Considerations. Q16. Was Marijuana Criminalized to Protect Public Health and Safety?Q17. Do Most Americans Support the Criminalization of Marijuana?; Q18. Is Marijuana Use a ""Gateway"" to Other Illicit Drug Use or Misuse?; Q19. Does Marijuana Use or Misuse Increase Criminal Behavior?; Q20. Is Driving under the Influence of Marijuana Safe?; Q21. Are Marijuana Infractions Fairly Punished?; Q22. Is Treatment for Marijuana Misuse Needed?; Q23. Is Treatment for Marijuana Misuse Effective?; Q24. Is Marijuana Prohibition Effective?; Index; About the Authors.