A Commentary: Why Ignoring Evidence for Cannabis
Harmfulness to Youth Wellness: The “Cannabis Envy” $Politics

Yifrah       Kaminer

doi:10.2174/2210676611666210903111923

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The process of approving the legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes at the state level in the U.S has been replete with denial and avoidance of scientific evidence. Instead of representing the best interest of public health, many politicians have elected to serve the cannabis industry while using “fake news”. This commentary provides an example, description, and analysis of how and why politicians betray their constituents.

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Adolescent Psychiatry

Title:A Commentary: Why Ignoring Evidence for Cannabis Harmfulness to Youth Wellness: The “Cannabis Envy” $Politics

Volume: 11 Issue: 3

Author(s): Yifrah Kaminer *

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Alcohol Research Center, School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT 06269, USA

Abstract: The process of approving the legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes at the state level in the U.S has been replete with denial and avoidance of scientific evidence. Instead of representing the best interest of public health, many politicians have elected to serve the cannabis industry while using “fake news”. This commentary provides an example, description, and analysis of how and why politicians betray their constituents.

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Kaminer Yifrah *, A Commentary: Why Ignoring Evidence for Cannabis Harmfulness to Youth Wellness: The “Cannabis Envy” $Politics, Adolescent Psychiatry 2021; 11 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210676611666210903111923

DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210676611666210903111923	Print ISSN 2210-6766
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher	Online ISSN 2210-6774