1. Overview of Legalizing Marijuana
While the use of marijuana has been connected to a rise in criminal activity in some communities, marijuana is not the harmful drug everyone thinks it is. ... The study concluded: "No differences were noted between even heavy smoking and non-smoking. " Marijuana does not cause serious health issues like those caused by the use of tobacco or alcohol, such as major addiction, cancer, heart problems, birth defects, and liver damage. ... The government has tried to use criminal penalties to prevent use for over 75 years. ... A regulated, legal market would reduce pot sales and use among tee...
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