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Marijuana 1
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Substance Abuse: Current Concepts
- Grade Level: Adult
- Subjects: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Issues, Addiction and Recovery
- Produced By: Governors State University
- Year: 2000
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 58m 44s
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Introduces the social, legal, and moral arguments that surround the topic of marijuana use. Students examine a balanced debate between proponents for legalization and those in favor of criminalization - both of whom often invoke scientific research to support their claims. The history, pharmacology, and concerns related to marijuana use are discussed, and students explore the wide-spread recreational use of marijuana across social demographics.
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