Times Record, 14 Oct 2010 – Despite Melissa Fochesato’s claims, there is no evidence whatsoever that allowing dispensaries results in increased marijuana use by teens. ("Sagadahoc teens like pot better than butts; Study results alarm local substance abuse counselors," Oct. 4). It’s been less than a year since Maine voters decided to allow dispensaries, so there is still no data that would allow one to draw such a conclusion.
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US CA: PUB LTE: Pot Disaster Didn’t Happen
San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Sep 2010 – It’s hardly surprising that growing numbers of Californians want to legalize marijuana for adults. When Proposition 215 passed in 1996, legalizing medical marijuana, prohibition supporters issued dire warnings of increased crime, teen drug use and traffic fatalities.
