The third of a set of student presentations taking place in my Marijuana Law, Policy and Reform class this week will be a wide array of regulatory structures for a wide array of drugs. Here is how my student has
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Student presentation examines "Lessons from Big Tobacco and Big Alcohol for Cannabis Regulation"
As I mentioned in this prior post, March is also when students in my Marijuana Law, Policy & Reform seminar “take over” my class through presentations on the research topics of their choice. Before their presentations, students are expected to…
Student presentation exploring how states tax marijuana and allocate the revenues
This time of year, I get excited about all sorts of March activities: the NCAA tournament, the shift to Daylight Savings Time, the approach of MLB opening day and my own golf season. But, as long-time readers of this blog…
Germany on path to legalization after vote by key house of its parliment
As reported in this new CNN piece, “Germany’s lower house of parliament voted to legalize cannabis for limited recreational use on Friday despite warnings from the opposition and medical authorities.” Here is more: The new rules mean adults can possess…
A pitch for how the Buckeye State should plan to use marijuana green
When Ohio voters approved full legalization of marijuana in November 2023 through passage of Issue 2, the initiative included a specific tax rate and a defined allocation for marijuana tax revenues. Perhaps unsurprisingly, as members of the Ohio General Assembly…
Noting the peer pressure realities around marijuana policy reforms
A range of research suggests peers can play an important role in influencing substance use behaviors. But this new Marijuana Moment article, headlined “Pennsylvania Governor Says Lawmakers ‘Don’t Even Have A Choice’ But To Legalize Marijuana As Other States Move…
Marking new era (and new generation) substituting marijuana for alcohol?
When I first started paying attention to marijuana reforms and its potential impacts, I recall a number of public health experts suggesting that greater use of marijuana could end up a public health benefit if marijuana was used as a…
"Mapping Cannabis Social Equity: Understanding How Ohio Compares to Other States' Post-Legalization Policies to Redress Past Harms"
The title of this post is the title of this terrific new report now available via SSRN and authored by Jana Hrdinova and Dexter Ridgway with the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center. This report was inspired by an on-going polict…
DEPC event: "Implementing Issue 2: Criminal Justice Reform After Marijuana Legalization"
The title of this post is provides the title of this online event being hosted by the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center (DEPC) next week. Here is how this panel discussion, which I am honored to moderate and takes place…