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Reefer Sanity: Seven Great Myths About Marijuana Paperback – August 27, 2013

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In this book, Kevin A. Sabet argues that the United States should not legalize pot with all of its attendant social costs, nor damage the future prospects of pot smokers by prosecuting and jailing them.

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"For backers of legalization, Sabet is dangerous, because he can't be easily dismissed as a reefer-madness-style propagandist. The marijuana reform community should play close attention to his arguments, and the prohibitionists, if they have any plans to reverse the tide, should do the same."
--Ryan Grim, DC bureau Chief, Huffington Post

"A most compelling look...Sabet explores this challenging landscape and arrives at more comprehensive, effective solutions than either legalization or incarceration could provide to deal with marijuana use."
--Dr. Drew Pinsky, Host, HLN

"A clear-cut argument dispelling the hazy myths about a dangerous drug that threatens all of us, especially the next generation."
--William C. Moyers, VP, Public Affairs, Hazelden

"Compassionate and knowledgeable, Kevin Sabet is the most important new voice in the American drug policy debate. Policymakers, parents, and concerned citizens should heed his meticulously factual case against marijuana legalization."
--David Frum, Cont. editor, CNN, DailyBeast/Newsweek

"Kevin Sabet is a beacon in the confusing haze surrounding marijuana legalization. This book relies on science--not emotion or anecdote--to guide us through this complicated social issue."
--Christopher K. Lawford, author of Recover to Live

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A former Senior Advisor in President Obama's drug policy office, Dr. Kevin Sabet carefully considers the consequences of marijuana legalization. In Reefer Sanity, Dr. Sabet uses a plethora of research to argue that the United States should not legalize marijuana with all of its attendant social costs, nor damage the future prospects of marijuana smokers by prosecuting and jailing them. Rather, he contends that we should shift our emphasis to education about the newly revealed health dangers of marijuana use, as well as focus on intervention and treatment. Before we go ahead and legalize marijuana, he argues we ought to try these kinds of evidence-based reforms first.

The Seven Great Myths About Marijuana:
(1) Marijuana Is Harmless and Nonaddictive
(2) Smoked or Eaten Marijuana Is Medicine
(3) Countless People Are Behind Bars Simply for Smoking Marijuana
(4) The Legality of Alcohol and Tobacco Strengthen the Case for Legal Marijuana
(5) Legal Marijuana Will Solve the Government's Budgetary Problems
(6) Portugal and Holland Provide Successful Models for Legalization
(7) Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment Are Doomed to Fail--So Why Try?

Publisher : Beaufort Books; 1st edition (August 27, 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 210 pages
ISBN-10 : 0825306981
ISBN-13 : 978-0825306983
Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,927,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #397 in Smoking Recovery
- #1,620 in Sociological Study of Medicine
- #4,020 in Substance Abuse Recovery

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Joe-1

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017

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Informative

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Andre Thom

Logical Fallacies Abound.

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016

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A great book to read if you want a plethora of strawman and red herring arguments.Sabet is an old-school reefer madness fool. Read to understand what kids will be laughing about in a few decades. He will not be remembered fondly.

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John Catron

Great for the open minded reader.

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2016

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Great information. Whether you agree or disagree with legalization this brings up interesting issues to be considered regardless of the direction we go. Many dislike this book but are looking from a defensive point of view. To me, this book seems to bring up points that are not so much against legalization, but more so make me think about how we do it in a way that is better managed. Try asking a "cannabis prescriber" for a other prescibtions. They can't do it. So are they real doctors? So how do we get REAL doctors to prescribe it. Actually they do, (marinol) but with out the THC so people cant get high. So if its about healthy benefits, why are we still pushing for more? Its because there are those who want to bake their lives away. People buying this book need to read it with an open mind and not just read it to dismiss things that go against their agenda.

6 people found this helpful

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Lindsey

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2016

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Good resource

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Nana

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016

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Excellent information concerning the truth about marijuana and not the typical "it's medicine" bull.

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A must read about the dangers of marijuana use

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2016

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This thouroghly researched and well written book is a must read for every elected official, public health proffesional, educator or parent. It relies on science and facts to dispel the myths about marijuana This book paints a clear and factual picture on the dangers of marijuana.

3 people found this helpful

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Cyndic

Didn't offer a good case

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2013

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Didn't tell me anything I didn't already know so his argument was weak. This book nothing to change my opinion.

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D. Lantz

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2016

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poses good questions that our government representatives at the State level should have considered BEFORE allowing medical reefers

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Fair, unbiased and clear.

Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2017

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This book provides facts to allow an open dialogue about the effects of marijuana, in all aspects. Kevin presents information that is critical to understand before debating for either side.

This book is part of our curriculum in a residential recovery program, and greatly helps our clients understand the impact of marijuana in ways they have not been aware of. By seeing the whole picture, it creates an opportunity to make an informed decision, based on fact.

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Fabio Bernabei

The most informative book on Marijuana you will ever read

Reviewed in Italy on October 31, 2013

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This sort of manual well written by Kevin Sabet is the most informative and updated stuff I have ever read on the complex topic of Marijuana legalization. All the data and facts are reported to answer a single key question: Do the benefits of legalization outweigh the potential risks? In short I could say, a "must read" for everyone concerned on drugs and drug policy ...

Alvaro A. F. Mendes Jr.

A great and finally an unbiased book

Reviewed in Brazil on August 1, 2015

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Ive already read about 10 books regarding cannabis policy. This is the best book ive read about cannabis and i truly recommend it.

N Price

facts based on scientific study

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2013

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this book is excellent. It gives a balanced view and all the examples of harm cannabis can do are based on scientific study not opinion.
this should be read by every parent, teacher, politician and anyone who wants to know the real picture of this 'soft drug'. It is a shame this isn't focussed on the UK but cannabis is the same the world over; what happens there happens here. the pro legalization lobby should be made to read this too.

Dr. Ian Oliver

The unvarnished truth

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2013

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A thoroughly well researched and thoughtful book that clearly shows that legalising Marijuana or any drugs would be completly irresponsible.

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