Legalization of Marijuana

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General

Frontline – "Busted: America’s War on Marijuana"
Discussion, case studies, history, interviews, and an in-depth analysis of the DARE program based on a PBS Frontline television program produced in 1998.

Marijuana
This article includes a definition of marijuana, its short- and long-term effects, as well as legal and medical aspects of marijuana use.  From the nonprofit group The Nemours Foundation. 

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Drug Facts - Marijuana
Lists common names for marijuana, and discusses the risks and long-term effects of the drug.  From Avovetheinfluence.com, a program of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Office of National Drug Control Policy - Marijuana
The official federal site on drugs including extensive factual information on marijuana policy, drug use statistics, current news, and fact sheets.

Support

Marijuana Policy Project
Produced by the pro-legalization lobbying group, Marijuana Policy Project, the site closely monitors current and pending legislation and is updated frequently.

NORML – National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws
Homepage of one of the oldest and most visible proponents of legalization. Updated frequently with extensive information on marijuana facts, law, and medical use.

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Last Updated: January 5, 2012