Marijuana’s association with other drugs:

You’ve heard that it’s a “gateway drug”? That’s not even the half of it…

AmericanAddictionCenters.org: the dangers of combining codeine and weed.

Duke University School of Medicine: cannabis and tobacco co-use is on the rise in the U.S., especially among middle and older aged adults.

The Drug Report: “People over profits: drug liberalization receives pushback around the globe.”

Healio: (video 11/2024) of Dr. James Berry “there are significant parallels between the medicinal marijuana and opioid epidemics.”

Journal of Addiction Medicine: this study (2018) shows that medical marijuana users are more likely to use prescription drugs medically and non-medically.

OPB (On Point Broadcasting): national study highlights racial disparities in opioid overdoses and lack of treatment access.

S.A.M.: marijuana and opioids, a one page informational.

S.A.M.: the rise of “Tobacco 2.0” as marijuana use substantially increases and tobacco use declines.

Westword News: Colorado tops U.S. in cocaine use…. again.

WSJ: social media giant Meta continues to allow ads for illegal cocaine and other drugs on its platforms Facebook and Instagram.