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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
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
Bourbon man arrested for neglect of dependent, OWI endangerment and possession of marijuana
Marshall County Post
Mother, toddler hit by driver under influence of marijuana, police say
KSL.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
Natchitoches mom arrested after child reportedly ate THC gummies
KTBS
Medical board reprimands doctor for recommending 14-year-old be allowed to vape marijuana
10 News
Child passes out drug-laced gummies at school, Louisiana cops say. One hospitalized
Miami Herald
PSP: Huntingdon Co. mother found sleeping on couch, intoxicated as toddler drowned in pool
6WJAC
Man arrested in child abuse case one week after wife charged in infant’s death
MSN
Crime & Black Market Activity
New details released into ‘mass murder’ of 7 at illegal marijuana farm in Riverside County
FOX11
Disgraced Southern California city officials caught in massive cannabis bribery scandal
KTLA5
Baltimore police probe string of cannabis store burglaries in Federal Hill
FOX 45 News
Yuba County drug bust yields massive amount of illegal marijuana plants, mushrooms, guns, and cash
FOX40
Cops: Employee Busted for Selling Cannabis and THC-Infused Gummies from Valley Stream Smoke Shop
LongIsland.com
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