Separating Myth From Fact: Drug Policy Alliance Releases New Marijuana Facts Booklet

Addresses Most Commonly-Asked Questions About Marijuana Use and Its Effects Several States Preparing for Historic Votes on Marijuana Law Reform this November Today, the Drug Policy Alliance released Marijuana Facts, intended for non-expert audiences seeking answers to some of the most common questions asked about marijuana use, its effects, and the rapidly-shifting legal landscape. July […]

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10 Facts About Marijuana

July 25, 2014 Drug Policy Alliance PDF Ten Facts About Marijuana.pdf DPA Publication These are ten top facts about marijuana policy and effects, with detailed supporting information and citations. Drug Policy Alliance – Medical Marijuana

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10 Facts About Marijuana

Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S. and the world, and was a well-established medicine until it was federally criminalized in 1937. A majority of Americans believe marijuana should be legally regulated. Marijuana Arrests 749,825 Number of people arrested for marijuana law violations in 2012. Get Involved You can help end […]

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10 Facts About Marijuana

Marijuana is a plant containing a psychoactive chemical, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), in its leaves, buds and flowers. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug, with forty-two percent of American adults reporting that they have used it. Despite the fact that marijuana’s effects are less harmful than those of most other drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, […]

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