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Benzinga
Benzinga
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Jelena Martinovic

Does Legalization Increase Teens' Likelihood Of Trying Marijuana? New Study Might Surprise You

Michigan State University researchers found that marijuana legalization doesn’t lead to more young people trying the substance. By contrast, that’s not the case with adult users, as the number of those deciding to try marijuana for the first time has increased in states where recreational marijuana is legal.

Among those aged 12 to 20 who are not allowed to purchase or use recreational marijuana as it is considered unlawful, the study found no evidence of an increase.

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