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October 13, 2010
California Opponents Cite Marijuana Addiction Fears
The Los Angeles Times (10/10, Roan) reported that Proposition 19, "the Nov. 2 ballot measure that would legalize marijuana and regulate it similarly to alcohol, has generated scores of reports and debates regarding the potential effect on business revenue, tax dollars, and law enforcement, but scant discussion on the potential fallout on people's health.
In California, addiction counselors are split on the legalization issue largely because of their long-standing support of treatment over jail and legal penalties for marijuana addicts." Still, "nationally, public health experts mostly are against legalization," saying "it will increase the number of people who become addicted to the drug, contribute to more automobile accidents and erode school performance."
Related Links:
- "A bit of tarnish on marijuana's benign reputation," Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times, October 9, 2010.
Posted by admin at October 13, 2010 07:45 PM