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Legal drugs may actually be more expensive and less available than their illegal counterparts. It's worked out that way in a lot of US states for weed -- the i
by nwiswell 3y ago
Legal drugs may actually be more expensive and less available than their illegal counterparts.
It's worked out that way in a lot of US states for weed -- the illegal stuff is still around and still cheaper. I read recently that in California, illegal weed is still 75% of the market.
- objektif 3y agoI think you are speaking way too soon on this. We are just getting started. Plus price is not the only determinant in how widespread usage for certain drugs are.
- nwiswell 3y agoMaybe so, but it was legalized in CA for recreational use way back in 2016, and the scheme came into force in 2018. Part of the issue is that nobody wants to permit a dispensary in their neighborhood, so coverage is poor. Another problem is that it's simply much more expensive. If you're already happy with your friendly neighborhood plug, why change? I found the the article I mentioned: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-05-22/legal-weed-cannabis-marijuana-rules https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-05-22/legal-weed-...
- foogazi 3y ago> Under Proposition 64, legal-weed businesses must first obtain approval from local authorities, which is impossible in many parts of California. Not exactly encouraging new businesses, but to still go from 0 to 25% that’s not too bad