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2) Marijuana
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Examines the dangers of drug use, focusing on the drug marijuana, with information on the physical problems it can cause, why it is so addictive, treatment options, and the dangers of addiction.
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"Marijuana. It's been called a gateway drug, an introduction to the world of harder illegal drugs. Yet many people consider it to be a safe drug--at least safer than heroin, LSD, or cocaine. However, while marijuana might not be directly responsible for causing any deaths, the consequences of its use can be detrimental to the lives of its users. This book describes the history of marijuana use, the dangers of its use, and the legal consequences. You'll...
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[2017]
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Marijuana has been controversial for a long time. Some point out that marijuana is safer than other legal drugs and even has medical benefits for particular illnesses. Others worry about the drug's "gateway" potential and the potentially destructive effects of long-term use. As many U.S. states reconsider their pot legislation, this book provides the facts and dispels myths about that plant called marijuana. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and...
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[2020]
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"With the legalization of marijuana in many states making headlines today, many parents and teachers are trying to find ways to discuss the harmful effects of this drug with children and teenagers. It's important for young people to understand the risks associated with marijuana. This book breaks down the history and use of the drug with information about the problems surrounding it. Easy-to-understand language, fact boxes, and photographs present...
6) Marijuana
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[2020]
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"State governments are relaxing laws about marijuana use for both recreational and medicinal purposes. But just how harmless is this popular drug? This informative text explores the effects, dangers, and possible benefits of marijuana. Despite what many believe, users can become addicted to marijuana. When young people ingest marijuana, it may negatively affect the way their brain develops. However, marijuana might also help patients with cancer,...
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[2019]
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"In some countries and U.S. states, recreational and/or medical marijuana has been legalized, although it is still illegal for children to use it (except for physician-recommended medical purposes). Marijuana has serious effects on the human brain and body, and it's important for teens to know what the side effects are and how marijuana will affect them if they choose to use it as adults. Marijuana's Harmful Effects on Youth provides information on...
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[2019]
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"In recent years, there has been a sea-change in the perception of marijuana in many countries. In some countries and U.S. states, it is now legal to use marijuana for medical and/or recreational purposes, while in others, using marijuana is still a serious crime. Despite the growing acceptance of marijuana in some countries, many young people have questions about marijuana, such as: What is marijuana? How is it consumed? What is medical marijuana?...
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[2019]
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"What's the marijuana industry look like around the world? How are businesses, governments, and patients impacted by the laws of their lands? Is there really any proof that medical marijuana works? In Marijuana: Facts, Figures, & Opinions, we'll answer these questions and more. We'll explore everything you need to know about marijuana as an illegal drug, as a medicine, and as a business. We'll take an in-depth look at how legalization is impacting...
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