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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
Intoxicated husband kills 8-months-pregnant wife, another woman in head-on crash: cops
The NY Post
Girl, 14, killed in Waterford crash
News Channel 13
2 women, unborn baby killed in head-on car crash, troopers say
11 News
Autopsy finds teen killed in Las Vegas mini-bike accident had 10 times the legal limit of THC
KLAS
Man Charged In Fatal Hit-&-Run Of Skateboarder Pleaded Fifth Before Grand Jury, Court Papers Say
LevittownNow.com
Death or Injury
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
Ventura County woman killed man during weed-induced psychosis
KTLA5
Child Endangerment or Involvement
College Station police launch investigation after child hospitalized for THC ingestion
KBTX
Florida dad arrested after toddler overdoses on marijuana, deputies say
News Channel 8
Crossing guard charged with supplying middle school students with narcotics
FOX 29
Mother of three arrested after 16-month-old reportedly vomits marijuana at daycare
KSLA
8 teens taken to hospital after ingesting marijuana edibles while on school field trip
WSB-TV
Crime & Black Market Activity
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
5 firefighters injured in fire at illegal cannabis operation in downtown LA
4LA
Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher in Virginia gets 21 months for marijuana use while owning a gun
CBS 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