Would Legalizing Marijuana Increase Consumption?
Would Legalizing Marijuana Increase Consumption? – Complete video at: fora.tv A panel of advocates debate the potential effects of marijuana legalization on consumption rates of the drug. Cannabis activist Richard Lee argues that legalization decreases marijuana use, while RAND’s Beau Kilmer points out a common misconception related to that argument. —– Will California become the first state to legalize the production and sale of marijuana? November ballot measure Proposition 19 would allow local governments to choose whether and how to regulate and tax marijuana. Some are concerned about legalization’s effect on consumption and public health, while others tout the potential boon to city and state coffers. Besides the jaw-dropping estimated retail price decrease from 0 to per ounce, nothing is really certain about the potential impact of Prop 19. Get informed before the vote — don’t miss advocates of both sides arguing the pros and cons of pushing pot through the legal pipeline. – Commonwealth Club of California Beau Kilmer is codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center. His primary fields of interest are illicit markets, community corrections, drug treatment, and the future of drug testing. Kilmer’s recent work focused on measuring the size of the global drug market for the European Commission and developing indicators to measure the impact of drug enforcement in Europe. His current work focuses on identifying the community-level effects of drug treatment and assessing the cost-effectiveness of an …
Cover Story — 40 Under 40 Awards 2012
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Compton has helped raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and volunteers his time to help mentor men going through issues with substance abuse. His partnerships in the nightclub business has produced national awards and recognition. He is an …
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Legalization Is Not the Answer
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Unfortunately, well-meaning observers — Ron Paul comes to mind — too often try to frame the drug policy debate as a simple dichotomy: "legalization and regulation versus a costly, ineffective drug war." While such simplifications make for … In …
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Beacon Hill Roll Call
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They noted that the analysis would allow the public a sufficient opportunity to offer comment is crucial in devising a long-term plan on how to deliver necessary services in a cost-effective manner. The Patrick administration says the …. They argued …
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