Challenges of Marijuana Legalization
The challenges of marijuana legalization are becoming evident, with discrepancies between expectations and reality in Maryland's recent pardons and public opinion. Legalization has led to mixed results, with concerns over increased addiction, health and social harms, as well as the normalization of daily marijuana use.
Key Points
- Legalization has led to mixed results and challenges in Maryland
- Increased addiction and health risks associated with commercialized marijuana
- Social harms like crime increase and chronic homelessness have been observed post-legalization
- Normalization of daily marijuana use is a concerning trend
Pros
- Reduction in marijuana possession arrests
- Casual entertainment for millions of Americans
Cons
- Increased addiction and health risks
- Social harms including crime increase and chronic homelessness
- Normalization of daily marijuana use