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Author: Weedmaps

Title: Dispelling Myths: The Facts about Marijuana Regulation

Summary: Opponents of medical and adult-use cannabis laws often make bold claims about the negative impact marijuana will have on individuals and communities. Examples of these claims include arguments that marijuana is a "gateway drug," that legalization will double traffic fatalities, or that cannabis use results in increased levels of drug abuse and addiction. Establishing effective marijuana laws and regulations is a complicated process, made more difficult when elected leaders and voters lack accurate information. The following paper addresses potential sources of misinformation using the growing body of research that has emerged since the passage of state-level cannabis laws. Through a review of government publications, academic articles, third party studies, and other resources, this paper examines the five most common arguments against marijuana legalization to separate MYTH from FACT.

Details: Irvine, CA: Author, 2017. 9p.

Source: Internet Resource: Accessed January 14, 2019 at: https://wmpolicy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/11MJ-Myth-v-Fact.pdf

Year: 2017

Country: United States

URL: https://wmpolicy.com/white-papers/

Shelf Number: 154165

Keywords:
Cannabis Laws
Cannabis Regulation
Drug Use
Gateway Drug
Marijuana Laws
Marijuana Legalization
Medical Marijuana