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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
Harvard teen had marijuana in system when he crashed into Woodstock mom’s car, killing 3
ShawLocal
Accountant Pleads Not Guilty To State Trooper’s Reckless Homicide
The Patch
Court documents detail what happened during a hit-and-run that killed a 36 year-old
Valley News
Woman admits to smoking marijuana before crash in Madisonville, police say
44 NEWS
Hatfield man was impaired by marijuana in double fatal Montco accident
phillyburbs.com
Death or Injury
Richmond man gets 85 years for killing neighbor, wounding another
PAL Item
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
Child Endangerment or Involvement
1-year-old ‘had droopy eyes’ and struggled to breathe after taking ‘hit’ from aunt’s THC ‘weed’ vape pen, police say
MSN
Albany County Sheriff warns about THC gummies after 4-year-old hospitalized
6NEWS
Enola woman faces felony child endangerment after child eats THC gummy: police
CBS21
Prosper preschool teacher pleads guilty after toddlers eat THC gummies
FOX4
Enola woman faces felony child endangerment after child eats THC gummy: police
12News
Crime & Black Market Activity
Teen Worth Ave. home burglary suspect caught outside Chanel Boutique
CW34
Final suspect sentenced to 25 years in prison for marijuana dispensary robberies, burglaries
FOX31
Yuba County drug bust yields massive amount of illegal marijuana plants, mushrooms, guns, and cash
Action News Now
Chicago weed exec, golf buddies charged with insider trading surrounding $413 million acquisition
Chicago Sun Times
California Bribery Scandal Exposes Corruption in Cannabis Permits
WRD.news
Addiction
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