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
Driver pleads guilty to charges connected to fatal crash in Roanoke County
WDBJ7.com
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
Death or Injury
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
Cannabis Use Could Cause Harmful, Toxic Drug Interactions With Prescription Medications
SciTechDaily
‘Potential emerging health threat’: Officials warn of fentanyl-laced marijuana possibly in Michigan
WILX10
Child Endangerment or Involvement
Kids welcome at ‘420’ pot fest? Seriously?
The Gazette
Valpo couple dealt marijuana out of child’s bedroom, charges claim
nwi.com
3 elementary school students in Yonkers hospitalized after eating edible marijuana
CBS NY
‘Alarming’ Number of NY Teens are ‘Overdosing’ on Weed Products in HV
Hudson Valley Post
Parents were drug dealers for their 4 kids — who are under age 12, Florida cops say
The News Tribune
Crime & Black Market Activity
Las Vegas home converted into massive marijuana growth operation catches fire
KSNV
270+ pounds of pot, cash seized from Salem-Keizer homes
KOIN6
Beach Park man arrested after drug bust leads to over 35 pounds of cannabis being seized
LMCS
California marijuana regulators could be deposed for ‘burner distribution’ lawsuit
MJBiz
Domestic Violence Investigation Leads, in a Roundabout Way, to the Discovery of a Big Butane Hash Oil Operation in McKinleyville, Sheriff’s Office Says
Lost Coast Outpost
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