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flag Daily marijuana use in the U.S. has risen to 18 million, prompting calls for stricter regulation to address public health risks.

flag After more than a decade of legalization, U.S. marijuana use has surged, with 18 million people now using it daily—up from 6 million in 2012—sparking public health concerns including addiction, psychosis, and impaired driving. flag While legalization reduced opioid use among people who inject drugs, experts warn unregulated expansion has caused unintended harms. flag The New York Times now calls for stricter rules: higher taxes, limits on potent cannabis, and crackdowns on false medical claims. flag Despite the risks, a return to prohibition is not advised; instead, policymakers should adopt balanced regulation focused on harm reduction, public education, and equitable access.

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