The study found that for high school seniors, alcohol consumption led to unsafe driving and compromised relationships with peers, while marijuana consumption was found to compromise relationships with authority figures Growing public support for marijuana legalization in the U.S. has led to public debate about whether marijuana is “safer” than other substances, such as alcohol. […]
‘No on 2’ Spokesman Admits Marijuana Safer than Alcohol
ANCHORAGE — Backers of the ballot initiative to end marijuana prohibition in Alaska have added, “Our opponents AGREE!” to ads they launched earlier this week that highlight the relative safety of marijuana compared to alcohol. The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol updated the ads, which appear on the sides and rears of city buses, […]
Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Launches Ads in Favor of Measure 2
ANCHORAGE — The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol launched its first ads Monday in support of Measure 2, the initiative to end the harmful policy of marijuana prohibition in Alaska and replace it with a system in which marijuana is regulated and taxed like alcohol. The campaign will hold a media availability with displays […]
Prescription Drugs Overtake Cannabis in Fatal Crashes
Philadelphia – Since 1993, the profile of a drugged driver has changed substantially. A study released today in Public Health Reports shows that more drivers are now testing positive for prescription drugs, cannabis, and multiple drugs, and they are more likely to be older than 50. “While we’ve seen a decrease over the years in motor vehicle […]