Legalization by itself has been shown to reduce the usage and prevalence among the youth. Many kids seek it out because it is forbidden and people lie about wha

Legalization by itself has been shown to reduce the usage and prevalence among the youth. Many kids seek it out because it is forbidden and people lie about what it is and its effects. Once somebodies 80 year old grandpa can openly smoke it it no long becomes this forbidden fruit that is 'cool' to try out, it becomes grandpas funny smelling medicine mixed with the negative image of smokers. Not as many kids feel the need to emulate their arthritis riddled grandpa as they did the 'cool kid' who was previously the only person they knew that toked.