“Regulation works. States’ real-world experience with adult-use marijuana legalization affirms that it is being implemented in a way that provides regulated access for adults while effectively hindering youth access and misuse.”
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The New York Times is setting its sights on cannabis, again.
Many states are sacrificing the long-term health and sustainability of the legal cannabis market for theoretical short-term gains reaped by sky-high taxes.
“Regulation works. Illicit marijuana providers don’t ask for or check for ID, but licensed businesses most certainly do.”
“Cannabis re-legalization is a work in progress. But it’s here to stay and by and large, it’s a process we’re getting right.”
“These consistent findings provide support for the notion that legal cannabis can serve as a substitute for alcohol among certain individuals, and that legal cannabis markets may, in some instances, disrupt alcohol-dominant marketplaces.”
“Expanding harm reduction strategies by integrating cannabis substitution could provide individuals with greater choice in managing their alcohol use and increased access to tailored interventions may enhance autonomy, stability, and empowerment, ultimately reducing alcohol-related harms.”
“These findings provide support for the idea that legal cannabis can serve as substitute for alcohol among certain individuals, and that legal cannabis markets may, in some instances, disrupt alcohol-dominant marketplaces.”