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 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
Teenager faces charges as adult for DUI crash killing 4 in Miami-Dade
Local10
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
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 Southwest High students treated after becoming sick from drinking cannabis-infused beverage
KENS5
Woodstock man charged after his juvenile girlfriend used his cannabis device, leading to her being hospitalized
LMCS
Report: Vegas child nearly dies after eating marijuana edibles
13KTNV
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
Crime & Black Market Activity
16-year-old girl shot in the head after refusing to pick up marijuana bag, KY cops say
LEXINGTON HERALD LEADER
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
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