What The Study Did: In this study of states with and without cannabis decriminalization and legalization policies, increased arrest rate disparities in states without either policy highlight the need for targeted interventions to address racial injustice.
Authors: Brynn E. Sheehan, Ph.D., of Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, is the corresponding author.
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