The issue of medical marijuana or cannibus has become widely debated. Numerous states have legalized its use for medical patients. But this does not remove the federal restrictions. This book chapters written by different authors and argues different points of views.

"The Election Process: Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints is a series that examines current issues from different viewpoints, set up in a pro/con format." "Speech is an essential mechanism of democracy, for it is the means to hold officials accountable to the people... The right of citizens to inquire, to hear, to speak, and to use information to reach consensus is a precondition to enlightened self-government and a necessary means to protect...

"This series covers today's most current national and international issues and the most important opinions of the past and present. The purpose of the series is to introduce readers to all sides of contemporary controversies"--

Discusses the use of marijuana for medical purposes, including its effectiveness, the legal and ethical concerns of medical marijuana, and the effects of individual state laws on the subject.

Essays explore the use and abuse of alcohol by teenagers, discussing the prevalence of binge drinking, the legal issue of the drinking age, and the effectiveness of various preventative measures.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether media violence has harmful effects on young people, whether violent video games increase aggression, whether television violence increases aggression in children, and whether government should consider regulating media violence.

Offers a panoramic view of opinions on this topic to enhance awareness.