The Cannabis Manifesto: A Call for Legalization and Responsible Use

By Steve DeAngelo, the founder of Harborside Health Center, the world’s largest medical-cannabis dispensary, comes a compelling and authoritative call for the legalization and responsible use of medical marijuana. The Cannabis Manifesto presents a radical vision of humans’ relationship with this healing but controversial plant, challenging readers to rethink everything they thought they knew about marijuana.

DeAngelo’s view that there is no such thing as recreational cannabis use is a key aspect of this book. He argues that cannabis is a wellness catalyst that must be legalized, and presents extensive research to fuel a thoughtful discussion about cannabis science and law, as well as its biological, mental, and spiritual effects on human beings.

With a cultural critic’s eye peering through the lens of social justice, DeAngelo explains how cannabis prohibition has warped our most precious institutions – from the family, to the workplace, to the doctor’s office and the courtroom. In calling for a realistic national policy on a substance that has been used by half of all Americans, this essential primer will forever change the way the world thinks about cannabis, its benefits, and the laws governing its use.

Published by North Atlantic Books in September 2015, The Cannabis Manifesto is a must-read for anyone interested in the science, law, and cultural implications of cannabis use. This book is an essential resource for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of this complex and controversial plant.

ISBN: 9781583949375

Language: English