Drugs in the US

Question 1

States which have decriminalized non-medical (recreational) use

Answer 1

3 states :

• Colorado
• Alaska
• Washington (2014)

Question 2

Cannabis highly taxed

Answer 2

25%

Question 3

A new market of …

Answer 3

… 10 billion $
The fastest-growing industry in the US (if federal legalization, marijuana could becole larger than the organic food industry)

Question 4

Positive economic aspects

Answer 4

• save money (less judicial charges)

- earn money (taxes)

Question 5

Example of success thanks to cannabis

Answer 5

Tripp Keber, multimillionaire

> Dixie Elixirs & Edibles company : “the trusted source of innovativz, safe and delicious cannabis products”

Question 6

Money invested in the fight against drug in Colombia between 2000 and 2005

Answer 6

4 billion $
For a long time, this fight has justified the US presence in South America… The legalization could put into question the American presence abroad for drug war….

Question 7

States which have created exemptions for medical use of cannabis

Answer 7

18 states

Question 8

The administrator of the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)

Answer 8

Michele Leonhart, intended to retire