Is Marijuana the Right Medicine for You? [Paperback]

Bill Zimmerman (Author), Nancy Crumpacker (Author), Rick Bayer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998

Millions of Americans believe marijuana to be a dangerous drug that leads to addiction. Slowly this myth is melting away, allowing the therapeutic uses of the plant to be taken more seriously and transforming its use from taboo to legitimate medicine. Useful in the treatment of cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, migraine headaches and various other illnesses, marijuana is rapidly proving to be an effective alternative to conventional drugs. From pain management to asthma, marijuana is a versatile drug that the authors recommend be used only under medical supervision for the treatment of a myriad of conditions.

Active in the fight to legalize marijuana for medical use, all three authors succeed in bringing education to both the public and the health profession regarding medicinal marijuana and its effectiveness in treatment. Dr. Bill Zimmerman managed the successful 1996 Proposition 215 campaign in California, which allowed doctors to legally prescribe marijuana for specific conditions. Combined with the medical and scientific credentials of Drs. Bayer and Crumpacker, this title is a comprehensive overview of one of today's most controversial subjects brought to you by the health professionals responsible for bringing medical marijuana to center stage.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Keats Publishing; 1 edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879839066
• ISBN-13: 978-0879839062
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,246,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bill Zimmerman is a partner in Zimmerman & Markman, Inc., a national political consulting firm based in Santa Monica. The firm has won numerous ballot initiative campaigns, including historic first victories for physician-assisted suicide in Oregon, state-funded elections in Arizona, medical marijuana in California, drug treatment instead of incarceration in California, and a 1% surtax on California income over $1 million, the proceeds of which fund community mental health programs.

Before joining the firm, Bill produced advertising for Chicago Mayor Harold Washington, Colorado Senators Gary Hart and Tim Wirth, New Mexico Governor Toney Anaya, and numerous others. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, and briefly taught there and at Brooklyn College. He is the author of three books and numerous articles, was the founder and Chairman of Medical Aid for El Salvador, and currently lives in Topanga, California. He is married to Joan Andersson. They are the parents of Nico Zimmerman and Emma Andersson.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I know of no other medicine that treats so many illnesses!, June 22, 2003

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This review is from: Is Marijuana the Right Medicine for You? (Paperback)

The book is well-written by a Ph.D. and two M.D.s who have researched the subject thoroughly.
The book not only discusses the ailments that everyone knows marijuana is useful for treating (glaucoma, chemo sickness, etc.); but it also covers lesser-known medical and psychological problems that marijuana helps treat, such as depression, PMS, arthritis, Crohn's disease, and even its use as a "backdoor" drug to wean addicts off deadly substances like heroin and cocaine.
Topics also include the myths about the health dangers of this medicine, why this medicine is still illegal in the United States, how patients obtain this medicine, and the best way to take this medicine.
This book is a must-read for anyone who suffers from an illness that pharmaceutical drugs just aren't helping and for all DEA employees.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Medical Marijuana, August 31, 2005

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This review is from: Is Marijuana the Right Medicine for You? (Paperback)

I enjoyed the book, which provided a plethora of information about the use of marijuana for medical purposes. However, the book tries to come off as neutral and just a presentation of the facts, but some of the uses for marijuana lacked the necessary proof to be considered legitimate. The book was pro marijuana and this bias clearly comes across as your read the book.

10 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very informative, May 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Is Marijuana the Right Medicine for You? (Paperback)

i have used this book for my thesis paper concerning the legalization of marajuana for medicinal purposes and it was my lifeline. very factual and very informative!