One study “indicates that legalization and cannabis regulation, in certain contexts, may help reduce acute care utilization in vulnerable patient groups”
As for the public, nationwide, 87% of Democrats, 70% of independents, and 55% of Republicans support legalization
Guest Opinion: These latest surveys are far from the only evidence that fewer teens are experimenting with cannabis
She’s the first major party candidate to have ever called for the plant’s legalization and regulation. Like the majority of Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris has changed her views
Several state governments, as well as major corporations, have wisely amended their rules
“The risks to the public health posed by marijuana are low compared to other drugs of abuse,” such as benzodiazepines — a Schedule IV drug, or alcohol, which is unscheduled.
Reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to a lower classification (like II or III) won’t bridge the widening gap between state and federal marijuana laws.
It’s reasonable for employers to expect sobriety on the job. But requiring would-be hires and employees to undergo urine screens for past marijuana exposure are invasive and ineffective.
