I live in The state of Colorado in the USA. We legalized cannabis for recreational use and things have been improving since then. Tax revenues is coming in, local economies are thriving, jobs are being created, schools are being funded, crime is down, people are able to pursue effective alternate medications such as CBD oil, and people are generally happier and nicer here. So far switching from living in a state where cannabis is punished to the fullest extent of the law to a state that allows for recreational use I don't see too many downsides to legalization. Good article thank you for sharing!