The single most important pitfall to avoid with legalizing marijuana
As more states move to legalize marijuana, the author warns that poor regulatory frameworks could undermine the benefits for those who need it most. The piece emphasizes that legalization must be accompanied by careful policy design to avoid common pitfalls.
This November, voters in nine states will consider proposals to legalize medical and/or recreational marijuana. The tide has turned, and cannabis is on its way to becoming a legal part of the American landscape—federal law be damned. But experiences in states like Washington and Colorado suggest that without additional regulation, measures meant to make the drug more accessible can wind up hurting the people who need it most.
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