By Howie Katz
Note: In Texas marijuana is now legal for medical use
According
to the AAA, after nicotine and alcohol, the legalization of marijuana
has made cannabis the third most commonly used substance in the United
States.
Some form of cannabis consumption is legal in 38 states. According to AAA, 24 states allow recreational use, while 14 states permit medical use only.
In
addition to the deleterious effects of marijuana on the individual
users, the legalization of cannabis has threatened public safety. In
states where the recreational use of cannabis is legal, there has been a
significant increase in the use of marijuana. With
the rise in cannabis use, researchers say impaired driving
has become more common, leading to a heightened risk of crashes,
injuries, and fatalities.
The legalization of marijuana has consequences, none of which are good.
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