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Summary: Blows the government propaganda out of the water
Review: Dr. Earlywine's book "Understanding Marijuana" provides a clear and balanced overview of current and past marijuana research. It is especially timely and important as movements for the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana are gaining popular support in a number of states. Anyone interested in the politics of marijuana laws, or those just interested in marijuana, should read this book to gain an unbiased understanding of marijuana's effects, harms, and benefits.
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Summary: That Funny Reefer Man
Review: Dr. Earlywine's book "Understanding Marijuana" provides a clear and balanced overview of current and past marijuana research. It is especially timely and important as movements for the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana are gaining popular support in a number of states. Anyone interested in the politics of marijuana laws, or those just interested in marijuana, should read this book to gain an unbiased understanding of marijuana's effects, harms, and benefits.
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Summary: Blows the government propaganda out of the water
Review: I am student at USC taking Dr. Earleywine's "Drug, Behavior, and Society" class. Without turning this into a discussion about his class, I can tell you that Dr. Earleywine knows his stuff. Not only that, but the humor he displays everyday in class is also evident in this book (he actually makes going to class seem like you are going to a comedy show, which I guess makes sense because he occasionally does do comedy shows for USC students). Anyway, this book effectively blows the government's anti-marijuana propoganda out of the water. It'll make you want to join NORML. I don't smoke, but as an American I think it is about time we ended this ridiculous and costly "War on Drugs".
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Summary: All the research to silence the critics
Review: I heard this guy on NPR and thought he sounded like he had a good head on his shoulders, so I bought the book. It is extremely impressive. I was amazed at how much research is actually out there in the first place, but I also felt like Earleywine explained it to me without being condescending or dull. I've become a bit of an expert among my friends, many of whom often spout a lot of hearsay about the drug. It's fun to be able to look something up and show it to them in black and white from a real scientist. Many of my 'abstainer' acquaintances still believe in the gateway theory and that marijuana hurts driving and that it's not valuable as medicine. I can point them to real studies showing that they're wrong. The last chapter is particularly cool and really got me thinking about marijuana policy and why we should change it.
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Summary: Two thumbs up!
Review: I'll I have to say is this book ROCKS!:) Congratulations Dr. E.!
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Summary: Two thumbs up!
Review: I'll I have to say is this book ROCKS!:) Congratulations Dr. E.!
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Summary: The Truth
Review: In Understanding Marijuana, Earleywine presents an interesting, unbiased, scientific look at marijuana. He details the effects of marijuana, discusses harm reduction techniques, descibes the history of this wacky weed and outlines the current debates on the subject. Yet, he still keeps the reading interesting and entertaining. Seriously, a great read for someone trying to learn the facts.
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Summary: Understanding Marijuana
Review: In Understanding Marijuana, Earleywine presents an interesting, unbiased, scientific look at marijuana. He details the effects of marijuana, discusses harm reduction techniques, descibes the history of this wacky weed and outlines the current debates on the subject. Yet, he still keeps the reading interesting and entertaining. Seriously, a great read for someone trying to learn the facts.
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Summary: valuable
Review: Intelligent, insightful and well-presented information.A must read.
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Summary: The Truth
Review: It's finally here...that book you've been wanting to have around to silence your parent, partner, or employer who gives you too much trouble about pot. The guy knows his stuff and explains it so you can explain it to every dork who tries to tell you that pot is dangerous.
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