Going to Pot, Dr. William J. Bennett
Going to Pot, Dr. William J. Bennett
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Going to Pot
Why the Rush to Legalize Marijuana Is Harming America

Author: Dr. William J. Bennett, Robert A. White

Narrator: Kevin Stillwell

Unabridged: 5 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Center Street

Published: 02/03/2015

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis


William J. Bennett, former director of the National Drug Control policy under President George H.W. Bush and bestselling author of The Book of Virtues, and co-author Robert White provide strong societal and scientific arguments against the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana, once considered worthy of condemnation, has in recent years become a "medicine," legalized fully in four states, with others expected to follow. But the dangers are clear. According to Bennett's research, more Americans are admitted to treatment facilities for marijuana use than for any other illegal drug. Studies have shown a link between marijuana use and abnormal brain structure and development. From William Bennett comes a call-to-action for the 46 states that know better than to support full legalization, and a voice of reason for millions who have jumped on the legalization bandwagon because they haven't had access to the facts.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dorothy on July 07, 2019

I bought this book to counter arguments in favor of marijuana by a relative who seems to believe pot is the panacea for all physical ills. Bennett makes some good points, and includes 17 pages of cited references. He also includes practical ideas for restricting medical use of marijuana to people wh......more

Goodreads review by HD on November 01, 2022

The author sure cites a boatload of past research about the danger of marijuana usage within community and how the legalization could flip the community upside down. And for most of them, I do completely agree with the author remarks. But, I do think that in writing this book the author can't objecti......more

Goodreads review by Sidney on November 28, 2019

Going to Pot is a book that is highly recommended for anyone who is in recovery from Marijuana addiction in my opinion. It also helps lay people have a more nuiansed understanding of the benefits and harms of current day Marijuana as a substance. It's an awesome read by a former George H.W. Bush adm......more

Goodreads review by Donald on January 29, 2016

Overall a good book. But there are several places where the argument may be used for reinstating prohibition. In other words, there is a high collocation with alcohol and tobacco in the book that makes it difficult to not make equally prohibitive sanctions against legal products. Beyond this the sci......more

Goodreads review by Reza on August 14, 2016

Legalisation of Marijuana is always a controversial issue, and after reading this book, I am certain on which side I am. The opponent of legalisation is always be put into corner by the arguments of marijuana legalisation proponents, but this book succeeded in proving the point that the legalisation......more