In the News
True Stories on the adverse effects of marijuana use
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Whether you agree with marijuana legalization or not, it’s important to understand the economic and social costs of legalizing another mind-altering drug. While much has been written about the tax revenue and total sales generated from commercial marijuana, there has been little research to understand how states are paying to mitigate the consequences of commercial marijuana on crime, social justice, safety, law enforcement, public health, education, and youth.
These are a collection of the stories not yet captured in the ever increasing body of research about the social costs of marijuana legalization.
Drugged Driving
‘No More Victims’: Mom Of Boy, Killed In LI Crash Speaks After Plea
PATCH
Middlesex County Man Drove High, Caused 100 MPH Crash: Prosecutor
Patch
Man sentenced to 15-year-to-life term for crash that killed 3 in Lancaster
AVT
Anguished families recall their lost children as teen driver is sentenced
KDN
Kane County ‘party mom’ charged with DUI crash that injured kids
WGN9
Death or Injury
Grandson Hayden Leigh Kidd admits killing his nan Shirley Kidd while in grip of drug-induced psychosis where he believed she was his abusive stepfather
Daily Mail
Man sentenced to 5 years for stabbing and beheading father
CTV News
5 suspects arrested in California desert killings in dispute over marijuana, sheriff’s officials say
AOL
Girlfriend who stabbed boyfriend 108 times in marijuana-induced episode smoked strain with more than 30% THC
NY Post
Ventura County woman killed man during weed-induced psychosis
KTLA5
Child Endangerment or Involvement
Kissimmee student taken to hospital after classmate gave him marijuana edible, mother says
ClickOrlando.com
‘Candy’land: THC shops lure students near schools on Staten Island
New York Post
Police: Parents allowed 1-year-old to get high on marijuana
NorthCentralPA.com
5 children hospitalized after ingesting ‘edibles’ at Chicago elementary school
AOL
Struthers parents charged after police say 5-year-old ate THC gummy
21WFMJ
Crime & Black Market Activity
Yuba County drug bust yields massive amount of illegal marijuana plants, mushrooms, guns, and cash
FOX40
Cops: Employee Busted for Selling Cannabis and THC-Infused Gummies from Valley Stream Smoke Shop
LongIsland.com
5 firefighters injured in fire at illegal cannabis operation in downtown LA
4LA
Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher in Virginia gets 21 months for marijuana use while owning a gun
CBS News
Woman gets probation for fatal stabbing during weed-induced psychosis
LA Times
Addiction
Ryan’s Story
WATCH
Jordan’s Story
WATCH
On the Road to Recovery with Ben Cort
WATCH
Stormzy quits smoking marijuana as he opens up on mental health struggles
METRO (UK)
After Legalization, Marijuana Addiction Is on the Rise
Healthline