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Dying To Get High: Marijuana As Medicine,Used
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An Inside Look At How Patients Living With Terminal Illness Created One Of The Countrys First Medical Marijuana Collectivesmarijuana As Medicine Has Been A Politically Charged Topic In This Country For More Than Three Decades. Despite Overwhelming Public Support And Growing Scientific Evidence Of Its Therapeutic Effects (Relief Of The Nausea Caused By Chemotherapy For Cancer And Aids, Control Over Seizures Or Spasticity Caused By Epilepsy Or Ms, And Relief From Chronic And Acute Pain, To Name A Few), The Drug Remains Illegal Under Federal Law.In Dying To Get High, Noted Sociologist Wendy Chapkis And Richard J. Webb Investigate One Community Of Seriouslyill Patients Fighting The Federal Government For The Right To Use Physicianrecommended Marijuana. Based In Santa Cruz, California, The Wo/Mens Alliance For Medical Marijuana (Wamm) Is A Unique Patientcaregiver Cooperative Providing Marijuana Free Of Charge To Mostly Terminally Ill Members. For A Brief Period In 2004, It Even Operated The Only Legal Nongovernmental Medical Marijuana Garden In The Country, Protected By The Federal Courts Against The Dea.Using As Their Stage This Fascinating Profile Of One Remarkable Organization, Chapkis And Webb Tackle The Broader, Complex History Of Medical Marijuana In America. Through Compelling Interviews With Patients, Public Officials, Law Enforcement Officers And Physicians, Chapkis And Webb Ask What Distinguishes A Legitimate Patient From An Illegitimate Pothead, Good Drugs From Bad, Medicinal Effects From Just Getting High. Dying To Get High Combines Abstract Argument And The Messier Terrain Of How People Actually Live, Suffer And Die, And Offers A Moving Account Of What Is At Stake In Ongoing Debates Over The Legalization Of Medical Marijuana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Dying to Get High: Marijuana as Medicine'? A: The book explores the experiences of patients with terminal illnesses who advocate for the use of medical marijuana, focusing on the Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana in Santa Cruz, California.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Wendy Chapkis and Richard J. Webb, both of whom are noted sociologists.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide? A: The book offers interviews and insights from patients, public officials, law enforcement officers, and physicians, addressing the complex history of medical marijuana in America.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in medical marijuana? A: Yes, 'Dying to Get High' provides a comprehensive look at the medical marijuana debate, making it suitable for those interested in the subject.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', suggesting it may show some signs of wear but is still in a usable state.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dying to Get High' have? A: The book contains 272 pages, providing a thorough exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Dying to Get High' published? A: The book was published on August 3, 2008.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Are there any notable features of this book? A: The book features compelling interviews and a unique perspective on the medical marijuana movement, particularly focusing on a patient-caregiver cooperative.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: The book is being offered in its first edition.