This Is Cannabis (Addiction Series)

Without preaching about the benefits or drawbacks of marijuana, This Is Cannibis provides straightforward facts about its 4,700 years of cultivation for fiber, food, and medicine; the current debate as to its therapeutic potential; the vast underground commercial success it enjoys; and the uneven laws surrounding its sale, possession, and use. While textbook-like in the breadth of information, the writing has the readable pace of good journalism and is supplemented with personal stories, pertinent statistics, black-and-white photos, a glossary, and a timeline.