Marijuana’s Devastating Impact

Crosstalk America

Marijuana use has been surging across America as more states have ushered in legalization. The result-- There are now more than 12,000 dispensaries across the nation with only 11 states showing none.--On May 22nd of this year, U.S. News and World Report carried a story indicating that more Americans today use marijuana each day than alcohol. In spite of this, the Biden administration's Department of Justice has submitted their Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the office of the Federal Register to reclassify marijuana as a less serious drug.--Appearing on Crosstalk to address this issue was Dr. Eric Hussar. Dr. Hussar is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Marietta, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Lancaster General Hospital. He has enjoyed caring for patients ranging from pre-birth to 100 years for more than two decades. He is the Pennsylvania State Director of the American Academy of Medical Ethics.--This program is literally packed with important information. Beginning with explaining the differences between marijuana, hemp, cannabis, etc., Dr. Hussar also looks at marijuana's addictive nature, its effect on depression, the marijuana-pain argument, gummies and kids, the use by expectant mothers, CBD oils, the social costs and more. Pro-con input from listeners wrapped up the broadcast. - -You deserve to know the truth on this issue and you'll find it on this edition of Crosstalk.