America is becoming a nation of druggies. Whether these drugs are prescribed, illegal, legalized for recreational use or a combination of all three, the minds of Americans, both young and old, are being compromised. There’s no way to look at that reality without also acknowledging a larger societal effect. And it ain’t a good one.
More than 48 million Americans used marijuana in the United States in 2019, making it the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the nation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. And its use is rising — particularly among those aged 65 and older.
Whether these drugs are prescribed, illegal, legalized for recreational use or a combination of all three, the minds of Americans, both young and old, are being compromised. There’s no way to look at that reality without also acknowledging a larger societal effect.having used marijuana in the past month compared to five times that number in 2021.”of marijuana for both medical and recreational uses in states across the nation.
At the same time, many states — and the federal government — have enacted strict regulatory controls on prescription opioids, so much so that those suffering from the very pains and ailments that opioids were created to address are often left suffering, without their pills. “Among adults with chronic pain in states with medical cannabis laws, 3 in 10 persons reported using cannabis to manage their pain,” JAMA Network
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