Publisher's Synopsis
The legalization of marijuana in the United States has been a controversial issue in recent years with those who support the legalization and those who oppose it. This book provides a thorough research about the legalization of marijuana and its effect on the American society. The book further provides the definition and historical development of marijuana use as well as the views of both the proponents and opponents of marijuana legalization. The focus of this research is to search for evidence that may prove the impact of marijuana use, both on the physical and psychological health of the individuals. The research study also attempts to find evidence to prove the link between marijuana and violent crime as well as the impact of legalization on the crime rate.