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Podcast: Busting Addiction and Its Myths
Episode: Legalising Marijuana: Where Do You Stand?
Description: In this podcast, we discuss the pros and cons of legalising the recreational use of marijuana.We learn that:Despite the economic and taxation lift that is evident in the sale of marijuana, the health costs far outweigh the benefits.The data supporting decreased marijuana use among teens due to legalisation is thin. Marijuana use is highest in states that have legalised its recreational use.Although there is evidence that the violent crime rate may be lower in states where marijuana is legal, it brings with it dire mental health consequences, the full weight of which...