Stop and Think: Legalization of Marijuana
You were just asked to consider some pretty "heavy" questions in regard to the legalization of marijuana:
- Why legalize marijuana?
- What are some of the pros and cons of this legalization?
- How does the Federal Controlled Substances Act apply to states legalization of marijuana, for both medical and recreational use?
View the following resources below to help you formulate your responses to these questions.
- Article (Script): 60 Minutes - Medical Marijuana: Will Colorado's "green rush" last?
- Video: CBS This Morning - New Research Questions Medical Marijuana's Impact
- Article: CBS News - Do Medical Marijuana Laws Increase Teen Pot Smoking?
- Video: CBS This Morning - Highs and Lows of Colorado's First Year of Legal Pot Note: Use Google Chrome or turn off pop-up blockers in IE to view the videos listed above.
