"In recent years, there has been a sea-change in the perception of marijuana in many countries. In some countries and U.S. states, it is now legal to use marijuana for medical and/or recreational purposes, while in others, using marijuana is still a serious crime. Despite the growing acceptance of marijuana in some countries, many young people have questions about marijuana, such as: What is marijuana? How is it consumed? What is medical marijuana? What is recreational marijuana? How has public opinion about the use of marijuana changed in the last few decades? Marijuana in Society provides the answers to these and many other questions. It will provide you with a better understanding of marijuana and the issues facing patients, government officials, and the public. You'll have the facts to decide what you believe and the facts to discuss it with others. Marijuana in Society is just one of five fascinating titles in the Marijuana Today series. Readers will learn about medical and recreational marijuana, the benefits and harmful effects of using marijuana, the various legal marijuana products that are now available, what supporters and opponents of marijuana legalization have to say, and much more." -- Publisher description.