Reefer Madness 2.0 – Exposing Fake News about Cannabis in the Age of AI, Trump, CNN, and Conservatives
June 16, 2023
A Quick Summary of the Reefer Madness – The article published in The Examiner attempts to discredit the Drug Policy Alliance’s role in legalizing marijuana and argues that the promised benefits of legalization have not materialized. The author dismisses the idea that marijuana has medicinal properties and claims it is addictive, especially for young users, and linked to schizophrenia and brain damage. They assert that marijuana legalization has led to increased addiction, crime, and ruined families. The article also challenges the supposed benefits of legalization, stating that crime has not decreased, tax revenues have fallen short, and marijuana serves as a gateway to more harmful drugs.