"At the time, supporters of legalization predicted that it would bring few downsides. In our editorials, we described marijuana addiction and dependence as relatively minor problems.' Many advocates went further and claimed that marijuana was a harmless drug that might even bring net health benefits. They also said that legalization might not lead to greater use. It is now clear that many of these predictions were wrong."
"Legalization has led to much more use. Surveys suggest that about 18 million people in the United States have used marijuana almost daily (or about five times a week) in recent years. That was up from around six million in 2012 and less than one million in 1992. More Americans now use marijuana daily than alcohol, it acknowledged. This wider use has caused a rise in addiction and other problems."
Legalization of marijuana in most states has increased frequent use and daily consumption, with surveys showing about 18 million people now using marijuana almost daily, up from around six million in 2012 and under one million in 1992. Greater use has produced rising addiction and health harms, including nearly 2.8 million annual cases of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, more hospitalizations for marijuana-linked paranoia and psychotic disorders, and increased incidents of impaired driving that harm bystanders. Policy response favors grudging toleration and tighter regulation rather than full recriminalization, while the commercial industry has financial incentives to mislead consumers.
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