Legalization of marijuana in Washington had no effect on teens' access to drug

Study to be presented at Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting shows no change in proportion of adolescents who find it 'easy' to access marijuana after its recreational use was legalized for adults

Date: April 30, 2016

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

Summary:

Despite concerns that legalizing marijuana use for adults would make it easier for adolescents to get ahold of it, a new study in Washington State shows that teens find it no easier now than before the law was passed in 2012.

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160430100249.htm