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Marihuana, the Forbidden Medicine [Paperback]

Dr. Lester Grinspoon M.D. (Author), Dr. James B. Bakalar (Author)
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February 22, 1995
Two researchers describe the medical benefits of marijuana, explain why it has been forbidden, and put forward arguments for legislation to make it available for patients who need it. Their argument is supported by accounts from individuals with various ailments.


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Grinspoon and Bakalar have compiled testimonials on the medicinal uses of marihuana for a variety of medical problems, including glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and the nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. These accounts dramatically illustrate marihuana's potential to alleviate suffering when traditionally prescribed medications have proved ineffective, but they also illustrate the great stress placed on these individuals and their families by using an illegal substance. Many people don't know how to obtain marihuana, can't afford it, and are fearful and resentful of being considered criminal for using it. The authors discuss social attitudes towards marihuana and the reasons why the drug was outlawed. They argue that making marihuana available on a prescription basis is unworkable and that its legalization is necessary to make it available to those who need it. Recommended for public and academic libraries.
- Kathleen McQuiston, Philadelphia Coll. of Pharmacy and Science
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  • Paperback: 194 pages
  • Publisher: Yale University Press (February 22, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0300059949
  • ISBN-13: 978-0300059946
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,321,842 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Whether you smoke or not, know the facts and myths., January 13, 1999
During a Drugs and Society class at Northeastern University, my professor recommended this book as extra reading. The book ends all myths and disputes in regards to marijuana, and raises some serious questions about America's drug policies. Why would a substance that has been around before the age of men be illegal? It is because the synthetic drug manufactures cannot make any money off of it. What happened in 1937 that caused the U.S to condemn use of marijuana and prohibit it? Read the book, and then truly ask yourself how democratic the U.S really is.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Most knowledgable literature on the subject ever., August 19, 1999
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I bought the book 6 days ago in Amherst and I'm already finished it as it is brilliantly written as it taught me alot of things I needed to know. It wakes you up to the real facts of marijuana for medicine and as a medical marijuana user,I realized that everything in the book is facts and truth.The doctor who wrote it is pure genius and I hope he follows up with another book as he has made the most positive changes in my life. Thank You Dr.Lester Grinspoon
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I truly appreciate the heartfelt and, July 24, 1999
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I truly appreciate the heartfelt anecdotal cases that he presents. He does not say anything that I can disagree with, it is not that kind of a book. His scholarly approch to what cases it has been found useful is helpful to me because I practice in a state where it is legal for medical use, and I knew almost nothing. Robert P. Doughton MD.
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