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Published in: Journal of Prevention 3/2017

01-06-2017 | Introduction

Special Issue of the Journal of Primary Prevention: Research Related to Marijuana Use and Possession Policies

Authors: Karen B. Friend, Bettina Friese, Bridget Freisthler

Published in: Journal of Prevention | Issue 3/2017

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Numerous states have passed and implemented laws allowing the use, sale, and possession of marijuana for medical purposes. Colorado and Washington State led the way for the legalization of nonmedical marijuana use, sale, and possession in 2012, followed by Alaska and Oregon in 2014. More recently, Massachusetts, Nevada, Maine and California also legalized recreational use. Numerous other states are currently considering the implementation of similar laws. At the federal level, however, marijuana use, sale, and possession remain illegal. Marijuana continues to be classified as a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, which states that the substance has a high abuse potential and no established medical purpose. …
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Metadata
Title
Special Issue of the Journal of Primary Prevention: Research Related to Marijuana Use and Possession Policies
Authors
Karen B. Friend
Bettina Friese
Bridget Freisthler
Publication date
01-06-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Prevention / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 2731-5533
Electronic ISSN: 2731-5541
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10935-017-0477-4

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