As of 2017:

1. There are 8 states in which marijuana is legal for recreational use.
2. There are another 24 where is it is legal for medical use.

please explain and Analyze the future of drug laws in the United States.

references

Unit 1 - Substance Abuse Disorders

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Unit 2 - Healthcare Approach to Narcotics and Drug Abuse

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Unit 3 - The "War on Drugs"

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Unit 4 - Racial Disparity Issues

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Unit 5 - Decriminalization

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Unit 6 - The Future of Drug Laws

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