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Alcohol vs. Marijuana: Exploring the Health Impacts - Episode 074

We're back with another episode of Eye on the Issues, and this time, Richard Jones from Wyoming Citizens Against Normalization joins us again. For those unfamiliar with Richard, he joins us from the Cody, WY area. Richard has a fascinating background. His professional experience includes working as a research assistant and psychometrist in neuropsychology, serving as a national park ranger, and being the CFO for Bottle Tree Behavioral Substance Abuse Consultants. He also has worked in law enforcement and spent six years on city and county planning and zoning commissions. 

In this episode, Richard shares his insights on the differences between marijuana and alcohol and their respective impacts on the body and society. Richard provides a detailed comparison of how these substances affect physical and mental health, emphasizing the severe long-term consequences of marijuana use, especially among youth. He discusses the higher potency of modern marijuana and its association with permanent cognitive impairment, psychosis, and other mental health issues. Additionally, Richard addresses the historical context and effects of alcohol prohibition, drawing parallels to current debates over marijuana legalization. 

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