One Theory Is That If Marijuana Were to Be Legalized

question 21

Multiple Choice

One theory is that if marijuana were to be legalized

• A) it would lose its appeal as a drug of abuse since it would no longer be forbidden.
• B) the government would save approximately $100 billion spent each year to suppress marijuana use.
• C) there would be a decrease in marijuana-related deaths.
• D) there would be a person on every street corner selling marijuana.

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