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
Man pleads not guilty in suspected DUI fatal collision
FOX
Wyoming Co. man pleads guilty to manslaughter in April crash
WHAM
22-year-old woman arraigned for hitting and killing man on Vista freeway while ‘high on pot’
CBS8
Man charged, accused of smoking marijuana “10 minutes” before crash that seriously injured passenger
FOX6
Clearwater driver arrested in fatal Palm Harbor crash, troopers say
Tampa Bay Times
Death or Injury
Is there a link between a public health crisis, developing brains, and cannabis?
11 News
Florida caterer sued for allegedly serving marijuana-laced food at wedding
Fox News
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
Child Endangerment or Involvement
Four Boston school students ate pot edibles, taken to hospital
Boston Herald
Edmonton man who killed seven-year-old girl found guilty of murder
Edmonton Journal
Five Children Taken From Family Following Marijuana Arrest Are Returned Home Amid Outcry
S6F
Shut-Down Smoke Shop Sold Marijuana To Children In Yonkers, Police Say
Daily Voice
West Seneca Middle Schooler Brings Weed Candy To Class
WBLK
Crime & Black Market Activity
4 Workers Busted Selling Marijuana Vapes To Minors At Suffolk County Businesses, Police Say
Daily Voice
Teen Charged With Murder Following Fatal Shooting of College Student in East Elmhurst Last Month
Astoriapost
I-Team: Concern Over Hash Oil Explosions Abounds as Pot Use Goes Mainstream
WNBC – NY
Athol cannabis shop Elev8′s license suspended after owner threatens ex-employees
MASSLive
Van full of marijuana explodes on Highway 101
KRON4
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