Marijuana: An Answer From The White House
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Marijuana: An Answer From The White House
So, the legalize-marijuana crowd finally got a thoughtful answer from the White House -- but not one it wanted.
 Gil Kerlikowske, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, offered the official White House response on marijuana, saying the administration does not support legalization. He said that research finds that marijuana is associated with addiction, respiratory disease and cognitive impairment and that pot is ever more potent, possibly affecting still-developing brains of people in their 20s. He went on to say that the White House drug control strategy is “balanced and comprehensive, emphasizing prevention and treatment” and “innovative law enforcement.” More... |
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