Marijuana
News of the legalization of the recreational and medicinal use of marijuana (cannabis) in cities and states across the United States happens frequently as of late. Still illegal in many parts of North America, polls show increased support for legalization and relaxed sentencing for marijuana-related criminal charges. The effects of marijuana have been found to have benefits for mental and physical wellbeing, but some are still skeptical of its potential for medical use.
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A majority of voters in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota, Montana and Oregon approved ballot measures on the proposed laws.
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Oregon Becomes First State to Decriminalize Drugs
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