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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
Despite medical card, Springfield man charged with DWI for marijuana use in fatal crash
Springfield News Leader
Bus diver passes out, says he didn’t know gummies snacks loaded with pot
Boston Herald
Woman had used marijuana and was impaired at time of 4-vehicle crash that left 2 dead, authorities say
nj.com
Crash sends Tesla batteries flying into homes, sparking a house fire, Oregon cops say
The Olympian
Man accused of vehicular homicide on U.S. 101 thought victim was driving the wrong way
The Olympian
Death or Injury
Medical marijuana use may lead to addiction, not aid health, Harvard study finds
UPI
5 Things to Know about Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol – Delta-8 THC
FDA
Evesham man fatally stabbed during dispute over marijuana
Cherry Hill Courier-Post
Cannabis Use Could Cause Harmful, Toxic Drug Interactions With Prescription Medications
SciTechDaily
‘Potential emerging health threat’: Officials warn of fentanyl-laced marijuana possibly in Michigan
WILX10
Child Endangerment or Involvement
Volusia mom arrested after 1-year-old hospitalized for marijuana exposure
WESH2
New London mother told police she was ‘so excited’ to have fatally strangled her 4-year-old son, court records show
Hartford Courant
Man accused of giving marijuana and nicotine vapes to children arrested
ABC7
Ezra Miller accused of housing children on a farm with guns and marijuana
The Gaurdian
Kids welcome at ‘420’ pot fest? Seriously?
The Gazette
Crime & Black Market Activity
Illegal hash oil lab causes garage explosion in Santa Rosa
KRON4
DEA Marijuana Busts Increased In 2021, Seizing Over 5.5 Million Plants
Marijuana Moment
2 men arrested after police seize over 220 pounds of marijuana from package delivered to Norfolk supermarket
WTKR
Las Vegas home converted into massive marijuana growth operation catches fire
KSNV
270+ pounds of pot, cash seized from Salem-Keizer homes
KOIN6
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