Since its inception, efforts to criminalize marijuana and to stigmatize those who consume it have been based upon hyperbole, stereotypes and outright lies. The initial push for cannabis criminalization, which began in earnest more than a century ago, had little to do with preserving public health or safety. Instead, the move to prosecute cannabis users […]
Author Archives: Paul Armentano
Paul Armentano is the deputy director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws in Washington and is the co-author of the book "Marijuana Is Safer: So Why Are We Driving People to Drink?” He wrote this for InsideSources.com.
