marijuana legalization in oregon: a step too far
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Marijuana Legalization in Oregon:
A Step Too Far
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1. Some History
• Oregon has long had a sensible approach to marijuana . . .
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1973• Oregon became the first state to
decriminalize possession of user amounts of marijuana– Less than one ounce
Reference: 1973 Oregon Laws, Chapter 680 (Enrolled House Bill 2936)
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1998Oregon was the second state to approve of medical marijuana
Reference: 1999 Oregon Laws, Chapter 4 (1998 Ballot Measure 67)
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2013• We have also dramatically reduced crime
levels and sentencing for marijuana offenses
• It is now nearly impossible to be sent to prison in Oregon for a state marijuana crime
Reference: 2013 Oregon Laws, Chapter 591 (Enrolled Senate Bill 40), and Chapter 649 (Enrolled House Bill 3194)
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2013• Current possession offense levels:
– Marijuana (leaves, stems, and flowers)• Under 1 ounce = Violation• 1 to under 4 ounces = Class B misdemeanor• 4 ounces or more = Class C felony
– Marijuana product (hash, hash oil, etc)• Under ¼ ounce = Class B misdemeanor• ¼ ounce or more = Class C felony
Reference: ORS 475.864
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2. Colorado and Washington
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• Do we really want this kind of marketing in our community?
Marketing
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Marketing to Youth
• THC-infused products attractive to youth . . .
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THC-Infused Products Attractive to Youth
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THC-Infused Products Attractive to Youth
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THC-Infused Products Attractive to Youth
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THC-Infused Products Attractive to Youth
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THC-Infused Products Attractive to Youth
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THC-Infused Products Attractive to Youth
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Predictable results . . .
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Predictable results . . .
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Predictable results . . .
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Predictable results . . . Young man leaps to death after eating pot-laced cookie
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Predictable results . . .
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And DUII
• Marijuana impaired driving offenses in Washington have gone up 40%, in just one year
Source: Dr Fiona Couper, Washington State Toxicologist (2014)
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3. Marijuana is not harmless
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Marijuana Addiction Rates• When use begins:
–As an adult, there is a 1 in 11 chance of becoming addicted
–As an adolescent, there is a 1 in 6 chance of becoming addicted
Source: Anthony, JC, Warner, LA, & Kessler, RC (1994); Giedd, J N (2004)
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2013 Oregon Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions(by primary drug of abuse)
Source: Oregon Health Authority (2014)
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2013 Oregon Drug Abuse Treatment Admissions(by primary drug of abuse)
Source: Oregon Health Authority (2014)
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Increased Potency
• Three-fold in last 15 years• Five-fold since 1960
Source: Mehmedic, et al (2010)
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Do we really want more Oregonians using marijuana?
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More Effects on Youth
• Negative effect on learning and academic achievement
• Persistent and heavy use by adolescents reduces IQ by 6-8 points
Source: Meier, MH, et al (2012); MacLeod, J, et al (2004).
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Mental Illness
• Marijuana use poses a significantly increased risk of triggering mental illness
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A stoned workforce for Oregon?
• Marijuana use is linked to low productivity and job performance
Source: NIDA (2011); Fergusson, DM, and Boden, JM (2008)
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And Retail Pot Shops in Our Community
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Marijuana Legalization in Oregon:
A Step Too Far