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    1. NORML‏Verified account @NORML 22 Feb 2019

      NORML Retweeted U.S. Surgeon General

      No one is arguing for children to use marijuana recreationally. @Surgeon_General, DYK that in 2017, 659,700 people were arrested for marijuana crimes, overwhelmingly people of color? Criminal records hold people back from achieving their full potential. That's the real harm.https://twitter.com/Surgeon_General/status/1098675793868279809 …

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      U.S. Surgeon GeneralVerified account @Surgeon_General
      Just discussed the state of science around marijuana in young adults and pregnant woman. DYK: In children and young adults, Marijuana has been shown to impede brain development and reduce lifelong academic achievement. @SecAzar @POTUS @HHS_ASH @samhsagov pic.twitter.com/AG6yK6rPrk
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    2. U.S. Surgeon General‏Verified account @Surgeon_General 23 Feb 2019
      Replying to @NORML

      DYK that in most states that have legalized adult use of marijuana, arrests of people of color have actually increased? Social justice is important to address, but also important we evaluate actual outcomes and not assume legalization automatically = social justice.

      33 replies 31 retweets 89 likes
    3. U.S. Surgeon General‏Verified account @Surgeon_General 26 Feb 2019
      Replying to @Surgeon_General @NORML

      FYI since many (including @LeoBeletsky ) have asked. This isn’t all of it, but is a good summary of some of the data out there, w references.pic.twitter.com/qmhco7baXO

      10 replies 1 retweet 6 likes
    4. Leo Beletsky‏Verified account @LeoBeletsky 26 Feb 2019
      Replying to @Surgeon_General @NORML

      Dont follow cannabis-related arrest data closely, but for all jurisdictions I'm familiar w, arrests decline sharply across racial categories. But racial DISPARITIES percisit. Paging experts Eg @JulieKJohnson @AOBempah @PaculaRosalie @SLandP

      6 replies 0 retweets 10 likes
    5. Akwasi Owusu-Bempah‏ @AOBempah 26 Feb 2019
      Replying to @LeoBeletsky @Surgeon_General and

      And page 30 of this @DrugPolicyOrg doc for evidence of racial disparities getting worse after #cannabis legalization. http://www.drugpolicy.org/sites/default/files/dpa_marijuana_legalization_report_feb14_2018_0.pdf …

      1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
    6. Renee M Johnson, PhD, MPH‏ @renee_m_johnson 27 Feb 2019
      Replying to @AOBempah @LeoBeletsky and

      It said disparities persist, but that there were decreases.

      1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
    7. Akwasi Owusu-Bempah‏ @AOBempah 27 Feb 2019
      Replying to @renee_m_johnson @LeoBeletsky and

      Indeed, overall decreases but not as great for Blacks and Latinx as for Whites. Alaska also based on very small n.

      1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
    8. U.S. Surgeon General‏Verified account @Surgeon_General 27 Feb 2019
      Replying to @AOBempah @renee_m_johnson and

      What I want everyone to understand is that this is complicated- it’s not as simple as unfettered access (ie complete legalization). Much still to learn in the areas of health effects & social justice, and especially for youth. Caution & cooperation warranted.

      2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
    9. Douglas A. Berman‏ @SLandP 27 Feb 2019
      Replying to @Surgeon_General @AOBempah and

      Yes, issues are complicated, but good policy requires getting facts right. Facts are that marijuana arrests of ADULTS go down dramatically with legalization. So if you think mass criminalization and racialized enforcement is big problem, legalization has been a big solution.

      1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
      U.S. Surgeon General‏Verified account @Surgeon_General 27 Feb 2019
      Replying to @SLandP @AOBempah and

      Mr. Berman, the belief that legalization may lead to lower arrests for some (again must caution against hyperbole) doesn’t mean it is the only or best way to get to social justice for most/ all, and definitely doesn’t mean there won’t be unintended health/ societal consequences.

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        1. NORML‏Verified account @NORML 27 Feb 2019
          Replying to @Surgeon_General @SLandP and

          So are you saying that we should maintain the practice of arresting over 650,000 people a year (FBI Data) for marijuana related crimes?

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        1. Renee M Johnson, PhD, MPH‏ @renee_m_johnson 27 Feb 2019
          Replying to @Surgeon_General @SLandP and

          It’s not about belief, these are empirical questions. Please put out an RFI — I will respond with carefully checked data so that your office can make appropriate decisions.

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        1. Douglas A. Berman‏ @SLandP 27 Feb 2019
          Replying to @Surgeon_General @AOBempah and

          Thanks for reply, and I agree w/ spirit of your comments. But, based on state data, it appears legalization reform is a policy change that consistently reduces total MJ arrests. Total arrests may not be key policy concern for some, but basic facts here should not be obscured.

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        1. No Mids, Only Loud‏ @Charles_Williz 27 Feb 2019
          Replying to @Surgeon_General @SLandP and

          Doc, the cops are racist. JUST SAY IT OUT LOUD FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK. Why are you being so obtuse?

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