Is Marijuana as Safe as — or Safer Than — Alcohol?

Published January 23, 2014

Is marijuana as safe as — or safer than — alcohol?

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Here's what we do know: Addiction. Alcohol's addictive qualities are well-documented. Approximately 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence, according to the NIAAA. Alcoholics in withdrawal can suffer … Read more on CNN

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The drug can trigger psychotic episodes, especially among vulnerable late adolescents, and the price decreases and social normalization of recreational use will increase the number of underage potheads… Very few people are incarcerated for simple … Read more on Hot Air

Synthetic Pot Tied to Surge of Emergency Cases

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According to an earlier report from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the number of emergency department visits associated with use of synthetic pot more than doubled from 2010 to 2011, with the case count increasing … Read more on WebMD