Which books are best for me or my group?
Please see the information below for information regarding the books. There are two books and a companion study guide for each. Choose your preferred book. Then choose the companion study guide for the book you choose. The study guides are a great resource and, along with the books, are invaluable for understanding the subject of marijuana. The study guides are essential resources for personal and group study.
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Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana, Expanded Edition: A Medical and Biblical Perspective
This book tells the truth about marijuana and other cannabis products from a medical, scientific, and biblical perspective in an easy-to-read, enjoyable manner. The Expanded Edition contains the medical information from the standard edition. This edition contains three additional chapters covering a biblical perspective about marijuana. This edition also contains more heartwarming true stories and expanded versions of the ones in the original standard edition. This Expanded Edition is the one most people will prefer. Be sure to get the companion Expanded Edition Study Guide. Those people and organizations wanting a strictly scientific and medical perspective will prefer the original standard edition. Be sure to get the companion Expanded Edition Study Guide if you choose this book.
Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana (Original Standard Edition)
This book tells the truth about marijuana and other cannabis products from a medical and scientific perspective in an easy-to-read, enjoyable manner. This original standard edition was written for use in public schools, law enforcement agencies, other governmental agencies, and those only wanting a scientific and medical perspective and who do not want to learn about the spiritual implications of cannabis. This edition limits or eliminates biblical and spiritual content to allow for use in secular institutions. Most people and organizations will prefer the Expanded Edition which contains more stories and three additional chapters. Be sure to get the companion standard edition study guide if you choose this book.
The Official Study Guide for Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana, Expanded Edition: A Medical and Biblical Perspective
This study guide is only for use with the companion Expanded Edition book and is great for most personal or group study. Most, small and large church groups, community youth programs, colleges, universities, private schools, addiction treatment and recovery programs, and others will find this study guide an essential resource. Those wanting a deeper understanding about the subject of marijuana and its scientific, medical, and spiritual implications will want this resource.
The Official Study Guide for Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana (Original Standard Edition)
This study guide is only for use with the companion standard edition book and is great for strictly secular group or personal study. Public schools, Public colleges and universities, law enforcement agencies, government agencies, secular community youth programs, and secular addiction treatment and recovery programs will find this study guide an essential resource. Those wanting a deeper understanding about the subject of marijuana will want this resource.
Praise for
Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana
“Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana is one of the most thoroughly researched books I have ever read. It completely changed my mind about this subject. I highly recommend this book.”
Jack Canfield, Coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and The Success Principles™
“Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana is thoroughly researched and scientifically solid. This thought-provoking book contains compelling arguments against marijuana use, comprehensively and clearly presenting the adverse effects of this drug. The evidence presented is overwhelming and leaves the reader with no reasonable option but to concede that marijuana is a dangerous drug. Dr. Raymond Wiggins takes on a complex and controversial subject and produces an informative and enjoyable read. I highly recommend this book.”
Kevin A Sabet, PhD
President, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM)
Former Whitehouse Drug Policy Advisor (three administrations)
Author, Smokescreen: What the Marijuana Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
“Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana by Dr. Raymond Wiggins is both a timely and reliable publication that lays out the physical, mental health, and spiritual consequences of marijuana’s widespread use. As a physician, I am grateful for this work, which takes a mountain of information and presents it succinctly so that I can better advise my patients about the presumed benefits and observed risks associated with marijuana use. Dr. Raymond Wiggins has provided the blueprint for others to follow.”
Ericka P. Greene, MD, MACM
The Sumner Family Chair for Neuromuscular Research Professor of Neurology, Vice Chair of Education, Houston Methodist Hospital—Weill Cornell Medical College
Associate Dean of Clinical Integration, Texas A & M School of Engineering Medicine (EnMED)
“Weeding out the Myths About Marijuana is undeniably one of the most comprehensive and thought-provoking pieces of literature I've encountered regarding the subject of marijuana use. This work is timely, offering invaluable insights into a subject that demands our attention and consideration. Whatever your view regarding this topic, I wholeheartedly recommend delving into this book. We extend our gratitude to Dr. Wiggins for undertaking this endeavor.”
Dr. Chad A. Parker, DSW, LMSW, LPC
President, Tupelo Children's Mansion, Inc.
“I wish Dr. Wiggins’s work had been available before my retirement from the mental health field. Though many of my depressed and/or anxious clients met DSM criteria for a Cannabis comorbidity, most intervention focused on treating the mood disorder, with minimal attention given to the drug use. Dr. Wiggins’s research is convincing that many symptoms I saw highly correlated with marijuana use. It is my wish this book finds its way into the hands of all in the helping profession. Its message is needed. Its presentation is convincing, and its scientific support is incontrovertible. Most of all, its message is hope."
Jim Millsap, BA, MA, LPC-S (retired)
Past Director, Lakes Regional Community Mental Health Center
Past Private Practice
“While marijuana is often touted for its potential medicinal benefits and recreational use, Dr. Raymond Wiggins dispels the myths and reveals the facts related to the negative side of marijuana use. As a licensed mental health professional, I am grateful for his willingness to begin conversations around the various physical and mental health issues that are linked to marijuana use. Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana outlines the empirical data about the negative consequences of marijuana use and the best approaches for professionals, clergy, politicians, and parents. The book also highlights the successful outcomes that can be achieved.”
Maritza Garcia, MS, LPC (TX, FL), LCMHC (NC)
Executive Director, Concierge Counseling Services
“Each year, more Americans accept the idea that marijuana is harmless, and many actually believe it is beneficial. Unfortunately, the basis of this paradigm shift is anecdotal, not derived from facts. Dr. Raymond Wiggins is a prominent member of the Texas healthcare community, and he earned an MDiv from Regent University. This combination uniquely qualifies him to assess the risks and purported benefits of marijuana and other cannabis-based drugs. I highly recommend Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana to all who want to be fully informed about this important issue.”
Scott Stripling, PhD
Provost & VP, The Bible Seminary
President, Near East Archaeological Society
“I would like to issue a sterling recommendation for the book, Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana. Raymond Wiggins, MD, DDS, MDiv, provides his readers a compelling case for sobriety, particularly regarding the marijuana plant and its derivatives. He approaches the topic with candor, drawing upon his medical experience and extensive research into the findings of scientists and physicians about the effects of marijuana upon the human person in all dimensions. You will discover that this book is informative, winsome, and compelling.”
J. Lyle Story, PhD
Professor Emeritus New Testament and Biblical Languages
School of Divinity, Regent University