Marijuana legalization continues rolling across the United States, bringing the green rush along with it. But just legalization doesn’t mean a psychoactive drug is harmless—just as is the case with cigarettes.
The hazy narrative of harmless recreation masks darker truths now coming to light. Evidence is mounting that the push for recreational drug use has led to increases in cannabis-related hospitalizations and links to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, cannabis use disorder, and more.
