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
Lucas had THC in system after crash, ISP lab test shows
The Tribune
Ex-Bishop Gorman basketball standout sentenced for fatal crash
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Driver charged with manslaughter, dui in crash that killed 3 sand springs teens
News9
A Thurston teen died in a crash in March. Driver arrested for vehicular homicide
Yahoo!News
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for crash that killed teen near Spring in 2019, records show
ABC13
Death or Injury
Suspect arrested for marijuana-fueled November shooting death of 40-year-old Queens driver
Daily News
Son fatally stabbed father in Glenview during argument over smoking marijuana before work, prosecutors say
Chicago Sun Times
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
Child Endangerment or Involvement
DeLand man found with 28 pounds of marijuana, guns, within reach of children in home
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
ER visits for children sickened from marijuana surged during the pandemic
NBC
Riverview man caught racing on I-275 with two kids in the car
FOX13
Child seen in video smoking marijuana now in DCFS custody; 1 arrested
BRPROUD
Deputies investigating after 3-year-old overdoses on THC gummies, officials say
ABC13
Crime & Black Market Activity
NYC landlords can now be fined $10K per raid for renting space to illegal weed sellers
New York Post
Renter converted Murrieta home into marijuana grow house, destroyed interior, owner says
ABC7
‘I am a murderer.’ 20-year-old kills dad in fight over marijuana, Illinois cops say
The Sacramento Bee
UConn student shot and killed in attempted marijuana robbery
NYPost
Court docs: Struggle over marijuana, AK-47 led to deadly Greenwood shooting; suspect charged with burglary
FOX59
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