15 Facts to Help You Make the Case for Legalizing Marijuana

The popular tide is turning towards the legalization of marijuana in United States. According to the Pew Research Center, the percentage of American adults in favor of legalization has jumped 31 points to 53% in the last 15 years . And starting in 1989, voters or legislatures in 25 of the 50 states have helped enact laws legalizing weed in one way or another. Hell, even traditionalist, “values” politicians such as Ted Cruzare warming up to it.

Still, some people need convincing. If you’re about to square off with someone who’s still stuck in the “Just Say No” era, here’s 14 facts you need to have in hand.

Weed Is Less Addictive Than Any Other Drug Out There
Studies suggest that less than 10% of users will wind up psychologically dependent on it. In comparison, 15% of alcohol users get hooked, 17% of coke users, 23% of heroin users, and 32% of tobacco users....

e-mail icon Facebook icon Twitter icon LinkedIn icon Reddit icon
Rate this article: 
Region: 

This marijuana news is brought to you by 420 Intel. For the latest breaking cannabis industry news, subscribe to the 420 Intel newsletter. If you'd like to promote your product or service in this area after every article, contact us.