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
18-year-old high on marijuana, speeding at time of Kane County crash that killed 2 siblings: records
ABC7
Trucker was under influence of marijuana in fatal Toll Road crash, officials say
Yahoo News
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
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
Phoenix elementary school student hospitalized after taking an edible
FOX10
Six people, including mother and baby, killed in Tulare County; drug cartel suspected
LA Times
Marijuana Use Spills Into NYC Classrooms as Educators Grapple With New Cannabis Landscape
The City
Number of young children who accidentally ate cannabis edibles jumped 1,375% in five years, study finds
CNN
As legal cannabis expands, edibles sicken more kids
FOX 31
Crime & Black Market Activity
State: Uptick in reported robberies of marijuana delivery drivers
Oakland Press
HCSO detention deputy arrested for selling ‘cannabis-laced brownies’ to inmates
News Channel 8
Million Dollar Home Used for Illegal Marijuana Grow Engulfed in Flames
NBC4
‘Never heard of anything like this’: Unauthorized weed shop in Phoenix hiding guns and selling mushrooms
News12
Illegal hash oil lab causes garage explosion in Santa Rosa
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