Marijuana - Medical Use

See the controversial topics resource guide for more information on locating resources and evaluating information.

Use the online catalog to find print and electronic books on your controversial topic.

The following is a list of recent books located in the NHC Library. For help locating these and additional titles, please see a librarian at the reference desk on the 3rd floor of the library building.

• Medicinal Plants of the World by B. vanWyk
  REF RS 164 .V295 2004
• Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants by A. Chevallier
  REF RS 164 .C4437 1996
• Marijuana by L. Gerdes
  HV5822 .M3 M267 2002
• Waiting to Inhale: The Politics of Medical Marijuana by A. W. Bock
  KFC632 .B63 2000
• The Science of Marijuana by L. L. Iversen
  QP801 .C27 I94 2000
• Controversies in the Practice of Medicine by M. C. Goldstein
  RA418 .G56 2001
• Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base by J. E. Joy
  RM666 .C266 M365 1999
  

Use the library’s article databases to find periodical (magazine, journal, newspaper) articles for your research. Many periodicals cover controversial issues, but the following online databases focus on presenting both sides of numerous issues. For off campus access, you will need your library card number.

CQ Researcher
Facts.com
Issues and Controversies on File
Opposing Viewpoints

Medical Marijuana Pro Con
A non-profit, non-partisan private foundation, without government affiliation presenting information on both sides of the debate.

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws provides links to news articles, endorsements, and medical reports in support of medical use of marijuana.

MedicalMJ.org: Your Site for Medical Marijuana News & Information
Clearinghouse site sponsored by a coalition of medical marijuana advocate organizations includes links to news and sponsoring organization’s web sites.

Common Sense for Drug Policy
A non-profit organization dedicated to reforming drug policy posts information and comments on existing laws, policies, and practices.

Say it Straight: The Medical Myths of Marijuana Originally from the U. S. Department of Justice provides links to news articles, medical marijuana initiatives, and legal and legislative documents.

If you need additional help, please feel free to contact a librarian during open hours.

Or call us at: 281-618-5707. Our email is nhc.libweb@LoneStar.edu