The purpose of this book is not to persuade or encourage the reader to join either side of the debate over legalizing marijuana use, but rather to inform by presenting the history and socio-cultural impact of this controversial plant.

The primary focus of the book is the current research on the medical and therapeutic aspects of ganja. It should be noted that the title of the book Ganja: The Jamaican Connection is designed not only to give a world view on the subject but the scientific and socio-cultural uses as they relate to Jamaica through narrative illustrations.

Therapeutic waters or natural curative waters are waters with chemical and physical properties that have been scientifically proven to have a favourable effect on health and in some instances heal or minimize the effects of illnesses.

Healing Waters of Jamaica looks at the therapeutic and natural curative powers of water in general and, specifically, Jamaica’s world renowned springs and mineral baths, including the Bath of St. Thomas the Apostle, Milk River and Rockfort mineral springs.