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Study points to the biggest risks of pot

: Published: 08 February 2015; Last Updated: 28 January 2017

Broadcast on 660 News Radio on February 8, 2015
Justin Slimm, Lisa Grant, and Pete Curtis - 660 News

It’s the most widely-used illicit drug in Canada – but do you know the major health risks associated with using marijuana?

www.660news.com/2015/02/08/study-points-to-the-biggest-risks-of-pot/

NOTE:

US department of transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study released February 6, 2015 found no evidence that consuming cannabis leads to a higher risk of getting into a traffic crash.

www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nti/pdf/812117-Drug_and_Alcohol_Crash_Risk.pdf

Considering Marijuana Legalization - RAND Corporation Research Report

: Published: 19 January 2015; Last Updated: 27 January 2017

January 2015
Insights for Vermont and Other Jurisdictions

Research Questions
1. What are the decisions confronting jurisdictions that are considering alternatives to traditional marijuana prohibition?
2. How much marijuana is consumed in Vermont?
3. How much does Vermont spend enforcing marijuana prohibition?
4. What does the current scientific literature find about the consequences associated with marijuana consumption?
5. How much money could the State of Vermont earn from legalizing marijuana?
6. How much does it cost to regulate legal marijuana?

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http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR864.html

Document Details
Copyright: RAND Corporation
Availability: Web-Only
Pages: 218
Document Number: RR-864
Year: 2015
Series: Research Reports

Options and Issues Regarding Marijuana Legalization in Vermont
http://www.rand.org/news/press/2015/01/16.html