An Analysis of Marijuana Policy

National Research Council of the National Academy of Science, 1982

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Table of Contents

Background

Preface

Introduction

The Dangers of Marijuana

Overview of Current Marijuana Policies

A Review of the Report of the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse

The Use of Marijuana: Comparing Complete and Partial Prohibition

• Effects of Partial Prohibition
• Costs of Prohibition of Use
• Public Attitudes Toward Partial Prohibition

The Supply of Marijuana: Comparing Prohibited and Regulated Markets

• Costs of Prohibition of Supply
• Costs of Regulating Supply
• Regulatory Systems: Some Concrete Aspects

Conclusions

Recommendations for Research

• Health and Behavior
• Drug Markets
• Effects on Use

References

Appendix: Summary of Marijuana and Health