Cannabis Use (#311 in Issues In Society Series)
Justin Healey (Ed)Paperback 2010-04-01
Publisher Description
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, has been used for medical and recreational purposes for thousands of years. It is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia. According to the latest national survey, over 5.5 million people have used it. This book comprises two chapters: Cannabis and Your Health; and Cannabis and the Law. What are the short- and long-term health effects of this depressant, especially on those who are dependent? The association between cannabis use and psychotic disorders is well established, however there is still considerable debate over a possible causal relationship between cannabis use and mental illness. The use, possession, cultivation and sale of cannabis is illegal throughout Australia, though several states and territories have decriminalised minor cannabis offences. Should cannabis be decriminalised, or even legalised - or should law enforcement take a stronger abolitionist approach, before the whole nation goes to pot?
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Publisher Description
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, has been used for medical and recreational purposes for thousands of years. It is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia. According to the latest national survey, over 5.5 million people have used it. This book comprises two chapters: Cannabis and Your Health; and Cannabis and the Law. What are the short- and long-term health effects of this depressant, especially on those who are dependent? The association between cannabis use and psychotic disorders is well established, however there is still considerable debate over a possible causal relationship between cannabis use and mental illness. The use, possession, cultivation and sale of cannabis is illegal throughout Australia, though several states and territories have decriminalised minor cannabis offences. Should cannabis be decriminalised, or even legalised - or should law enforcement take a stronger abolitionist approach, before the whole nation goes to pot?