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Denver Daily News: MMJ centers caused drug spike? |
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Written by Denver Daily News
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Wednesday, 15 December 2010 |
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...But Mason Tvert, of the pro-marijuana advocacy group Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER), says failed drug policies are to blame for the continuing increase in youth drug use. He says there is much less risk surrounding marijuana than alcohol. Tvert believes more youth smoking pot suggests progress.
“We would all like teens to remain drug free,” said Tvert. “But if they are going to use an intoxicating substance, they pose far less harm to themselves and to others if they choose to use marijuana instead of alcohol.”
“Alcohol contributes to overdose deaths, significant long-term health problems, serious injuries, and violent crimes, whereas marijuana has never been found to contribute to such problems,” Tvert added. “Teens choosing to use marijuana instead of alcohol are in fact making a safer choice.”
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