in laws and policies (eg, minimum legal drinking age and smoke-free laws) do appear related to changes in use and consequences, suggesting that the legal status of marijuana could influence the risk for marijuana use disorders, particularly if legalization of recreational marijuana alters attitudes and permits financial interests to override public health and safety concerns.61,67 Thus, advocating for public health interests and educating policy makers and the public about the risk of marijuana use disorders and other consequences appears crucial in the ongoing debate over marijuana legalization.
