Would More Teens Smoke if Recreational Pot Were Legal?

(KPCC, Sept. 1) There's considerable debate whether legalizing pot would cause more teens to try it, because it's been deemed "safe" by the industry. Advocates say there's no difference in the studies among teens in states where it's legal, but others say there's simply not enough data to prove that's the case. It's something many parents worry about it, if pot becomes a legal substance in their state. Not only that, researchers say that comparing medicinal marijuana to recreational marijuana can't be done. Patients accessing a medication is far different from an industry whose first goals are to make a profit, not a public health stance. READ MORE.