RESOURCES
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EFFORT TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA IN MARYLAND? CLICK BELOW!
WHERE DO I VOTE 'NO' FOR THE
LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA?
Look at Question 4 on your ballot, called Marijuana Legalization Amendment.
A "yes" vote supports legalizing marijuana for adults 21 years of age or older beginning in July 2023 and directing the Maryland State Legislature to pass laws for the use, distribution, regulation, and taxation of marijuana.
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A "no" vote opposes legalizing marijuana for adults 21 years of age or older beginning in July 2023 and directing the Maryland State Legislature to pass laws for the use, distribution, regulation, and taxation of marijuana.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR MARYLAND KIDS
2-1-1 HELPLINE
FROM THIER SITE: "Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, overwhelm or stress? 211 offers ongoing and immediate mental health support, through a partnership with the Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration. The mental health support is free and confidential."
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, NOTIFY 911 IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS OR BEHAVIORS, TELL SOMEONE TRUSTWORTHY WHO CAN DELIVER HELP SUCH AS A PARENT, GUARDIAN OR COUNSELOR.
MARIJUNANA ADDICTION INFORMATION
FROM THEIR SITE "Marijuana use can lead to the development of problem use, known as a marijuana use disorder, which takes the form of addiction in severe cases. Recent data suggest that 30% of those who use marijuana may have some degree of marijuana use disorder.18 People who begin using marijuana before the age of 18 are four to seven times more likely to develop a marijuana use disorder than adults."
SAM (SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUNA)
FROM THEIR SITE: "Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) is an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy. We are professionals working in mental health and public health. We are bipartisan. We are medical doctors, lawmakers, treatment providers, preventionists, teachers, law enforcement officers and others who seek a middle road between incarceration and legalization." Check out their resources page.