LibGuides: Science Issues Analysis : Cannabis / Marijuana

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When you are searching this issue, cannabis is also known as marijuana so you can use the two terms together or separately to find information with other keywords.

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Useful websites

Cannabis (marijuana) This link opens in a new window
Good overview of cannabis and its effects on the human body.
Cannabis Facts This link opens in a new window
Sponsored by the Australian Drug Foundation.
Cannabis and your mental health This link opens in a new window
Cannabis and the law : factsheets
Marijuana : what science has to say This link opens in a new window
Should illicit drugs be legalised in Australia : pros and cons This link opens in a new window
Sets out reasons they should be legalised and reasons they should not be legalised. These arguments can be related to cannabis / marijuana use.
Medical use of marijuana : position statement of the Cancer Council of NSW This link opens in a new window
Discusses the benefits of limited exemptions from criminal prosecution for cancer patients.

Books in the Library

Marijuana by Steven L. Jaffe (Editor); Barry R. McCaffrey (Introduction by)
Call Number: 362.295 HAS
ISBN: 0791051765
Publication Date: 2000
Drugs and addiction by Justin Healey
Call Number: 362.29 DRU
ISBN: 1922084107
Publication Date: 2013
Also available as an ebook which you can download from the library catalogue. Search using the title search. Click on the title Drugs and Addiction and click on download PDF.