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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
Crash sends Tesla batteries flying into homes, sparking a house fire, Oregon cops say
The Olympian
Man accused of vehicular homicide on U.S. 101 thought victim was driving the wrong way
The Olympian
Driver gets 18 years in prison for hit-and-run that killed Parker cyclist
TheDenverChannel.com
Man sentenced for marijuana DUI after boy, 5, died in crash
NBC12.com
17-year-old boy was under influence of marijuana during Natick hit-and-run crash that injured couple, DA says announcing charges against teen
MassLive
Death or Injury
Toddler drowns in pool of Chino Hills home where marijuana cultivation was found: SBSD
KTLA5
Physicians Warn Cannabis Can Cause Serious Health Hazards
NCBI
Years of Smoking Weed May Leave You Grasping for Words
AARP
Trends and Characteristics of Manufactured Cannabis Product and Cannabis Plant Product Exposures Reported to US Poison Control Centers, 2017-2019
JAMA Network Open
DEA: Teen commits suicide after the negative effects of marijuana
FoxSanAntonio.com
Child Endangerment or Involvement
Deputies: 8-month-old left alone in bathtub nearly drowns, mom charged
WTSP10
Nicotine and cannabis vaping among adolescents in treatment for substance use disorders
National Library of Medicine
Medical records analysis links cannabis use disorder in pregnancy to infant health problems
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Kids are at increased risk of accidental poisoning from marijuana edibles, study finds
KETV NewsWatch 7
State Lawmakers Consider Big Changes To Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Regulations
4 CBS Denver
Crime & Black Market Activity
Black-market cannabis turns California’s deserts green
LA Times
21 indicted in Colorado in connection with international black market marijuana and money laundering scheme
The Denver Post
Billions in black-market weed still selling in Illinois 18 months after marijuana legalized
Chicago Sun*Times
Grand Island 16-year-old allegedly sells marijuana on social media
The Grand Island Independent
Feds bust large-scale drug ring, arrest 21 tied to fraternities at 3 North Carolina universities
Fox23.com
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