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If a joint cost $10 instead of $5, it would mean a lot of extra money for someone now smoking multiple joints a day and may change that person’s behavior.
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If joint cost $10 instead of $5 it would mean extra money for someone smoking multiple joints a day and may change that person’s behavior
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM (6 months ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/opinion/regulate-legalized-marijuana.html
The Editorial Board argues that the US has a marijuana problem due to increased use and associated harms. They advocate for stricter regulation, including federal taxes, potency limits, and crackdowns on misleading medical claims. The piece suggests a shift from hands-off commercial legalization to a more balanced approach.
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