Weed should be treated like alcohol, proponents say, and its medicinal benefits have convinced voters and lawmakers in 33 states to legalize medical marijuana. However, an increasing number of studies are beginning to make clear weed is not quite the benign substance its proponents have wanted people to believe. Should it be legalized recreationally, similar to alcohol? Photo: AP | cleveland.com

2.6K views · 46 reactions | Marijuana legalization in NY and NJ: Now that it’s legal in both states, what can you really do? This latest legislation makes New York the 15th state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana. New Jersey voted to legalize during the November 2020 election. For more information, follow our continuing coverage at: pix11.com/news/local-news/marijuana-in-ny-nj/ | PIX11 | Facebook

New York and New Mexico just legalized weed, and now more than 1 in 3 Americans live in states where marijuana is fully legal. But weed is still illegal according to federal law and it's still classified as a schedule 1 drug. Natalie Fertig walks us through what you need to know about the state of legalization. https://politi.co/31I3765 | POLITICO