While at least a dozen state legislatures are considering bills to
allow the consumption of marijuana for medicinal purposes, the federal
government has recently intensified its efforts to close medical
marijuana dispensaries. Federal officials contend that the legalization
of medical marijuana encourages teenagers to use marijuana and have
targeted dispensaries operating within 1,000 feet of schools, parks and
playgrounds. Using data from national surveys, researchers at the University of Oregon have estimated the relationship between medical
marijuana laws and marijuana use. Their results are not consistent with
the hypothesis that legalization leads to increased use of marijuana by
teenagers.
Benjamin Hansen, PhD, Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon will discuss his research in a presentation "Medical Marijuana Laws & Teen Drug Use" on Thursday, January 17, from 3:00-4:30 in the UW Tower. The presentation is hosted by the UW's Program in Health Economics and Outcomes Methodology (PHEnOM).
Thursday, Jan. 17, 3:00-4:30 pm
University Tower
22nd Floor, Boardroom
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98195
