Analysis: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Associated With Fewer Opioid Overdose Deaths
October 14, 2025
“Findings suggest that broadening recreational marijuana access could help address the opioid epidemic.”
“Findings suggest that broadening recreational marijuana access could help address the opioid epidemic.”
California study identified sustained declines in participants’ weekly drinking patterns
The Drug War infrastructure is still sitting there, waiting to be fully utilized again. Cannabis advocates can fight back, but they have to organize in new ways.
Analysis: “There is a higher prevalence of physical activity in areas with legalized cannabis, particularly for recreation.”
Of those charged with violating marijuana laws in 2023, 84% were charged with possession only
As for the public, nationwide, 87% of Democrats, 70% of independents, and 55% of Republicans support legalization
“Trump’s statement on Truth Social signals that there is a political realignment that is well underway on the issue of cannabis reform.”
“We will continue to focus on research to unlock the medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug.”
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
“I tried to wear them, but the only way I could keep them in my bloody eyes was to get bloody stoned first.”
