Stats and Stories
The Story Behind the Stat
Oftentimes statistics and data seem impersonal and can be quickly dismissed, but they hold within them the stories of real individuals whose lives are profoundly affected by marijuana. Behind each chart, percentage, and number, lies a personal or family journey of pain and tragedy.
of 12th-graders said they've used marijuana in the past year*
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of marijuana users 18 or older report first using marijuana between the ages of 12-17*
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of teen drivers have reported driving under the influence of marijuana*
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* According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (Source: https://drugabusestatistics.org/marijuana-addiction/)
cannabis induced psychosis
Cannabis Induced Disorders like psychosis have risen 50%
18-year old Johnny Stack Story
Woman gets no jail time for stabbing boyfriend 108 times
Mental disorders linked to marijuana use
18-year old Johnny Stack Story
Woman gets no jail time for stabbing boyfriend 108 times
Mental disorders linked to marijuana use
cannabis-related crash fatalities increased to 21.5%
Marijuana-related traffic accidents with reported fatalities, rose from 9% in 2000 to 21.5% in 2018
Marijuana-related traffic accidents that required treatment in an emergency room rose 475% between 2010 and 2021
Nephew Killed Riding Bike
Teen driver hits & kills 8-year old girl
12 killed in head on collision
Nephew Killed while Riding Bike
Teen driver hits & kills 8-year old girl
12 killed in head on church bus collision
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