News about Marijuana

Policymakers often cite a potential increase in youth marijuana use as a public health argument against legalization, @ZhangMona writes — but studies on the issue have shown both increases and decreases. The latest study shows legalization ≠ an increase: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2024/04/legalized-weed-is-not-associated-with-increased-youth-use-study-says-00153909

🌿 "In the last decade or so, 24 states have legalized cannabis for adult use. There’s a reason no state has turned back." www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/national-view-marijuana-legalization-a-stunning-success-for-states

🌺 Gov Green supports permitting physicians to issue medical cannabis recommendations to any patient who may benefit from it, regardless of whether they suffer from a state-specific qualifying condition. norml.org/news/2024/04/11/hawaii-governor-offers-support-for-greatly-expanding-medical-cannabis-access/

"Majorities have used marijuana, think it is safe, believe it is less harmful than tobacco or alcohol, want to see it legalized, and think legalization would be good for the economy." today.yougov.com/health/articles/49190-most-americans-believe-marijuana-is-safer-than-alcohol-and-tobacco