Cannabis vs. Alcohol: Economic and Social Impacts
As the legality of cannabis drifts through a period of flux, the spotlight of scientific research is rarely far away. A new study, following heavy cannabis users, yields further insight into the drug's financial and social ramifications.
Both legal and public opinion of cannabis is changing in America.
Today, in Alaska, Colorado, Oregon and Washington, the possession and sale of cannabis for medicinal and non-medicinal purposes is legal.
Alongside these four states, another 15 are considering legalizing recreational cannabis use.
Washington, DC, legalized the personal use (but not commercial sale) of cannabis in 2015.
And a national survey conducted in 2013 found that 52% of Americans thought marijuana should be made legal.
As the law steadily softens across the country, research into the long-term effects of cannabis is more important than ever.
Cannabis research on the rise
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