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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:
Committee on Substance Abuse and Committee on Adolescence
Legalization of Marijuana: Potential Impact on Youth
Pediatrics 2004; 113: 1825-1826 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
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[Read eLetters] Pfrohibition increases Use
Thomas R Rau   (14 June 2004)

Pfrohibition increases Use 14 June 2004
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Thomas R Rau,
Pediatrician
Coeur d Alene Pediatrics

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Re: Pfrohibition increases Use

rau{at}cdapeds.com Thomas R Rau

Careful study of the effects of prohibition of alcohol use during the early 1920's showed that use of alcohol greatly increased during prohibition, and decreased at the end of this time. In addition there were many social disadvantages, including increasing criminal behavior, and providing funding to the underworld. Decriminalizing marijuana is not the same as approving its use. Legalization, combined with taxation and education, as well as counseling as needed would be much more effective. Thus, I strongly disagree with the Academy's position opposing the legalization of marijuana.Thomas R Rau MD