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National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse
Marihuana: A Signal of Misunderstanding
Chapter III
Social Impact of marihuana use
WHY SOCIETY FEELS THREATENED
Society appears to be concerned about marihuana use primarily because of its perceived
relationship to other social problems. We noted in the discussion of marihuana and public
health that the focus of social concern should be the heavy users and the possibility that
their numbers will increase. Here we consider the perceived impact of marihuana use upon
the institutions and proclaimed goals of the society.
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