Sentences with phrase «consequences than marijuana»

«Many youth tend to think that alcohol use has more consequences than marijuana use and therefore view marijuana use as safer than drinking,» D'Amico said.
«I firmly believe that New York can develop an approach to marijuana regulation that addresses public health concerns while reducing the exposure of so many people, and particularly young people of color, to interactions with the criminal justice system that have much more damaging life consequences than marijuana use,» said state Sen. Liz Krueger (D - Manhattan), who's sponsored a bill that would legalize, regulate and tax pot.

Not exact matches

«By implementing a new policy of issuing a summons rather than arresting New Yorkers for possessing small amounts of marijuana, the mayor and commissioner have taken a significant step towards ensuring fewer New Yorkers face the consequences that arrest records bring,» Mr. Torres said on November 10 in a joint statement with Councilmen Carlos Menchaca, Donovan Richards and Antonio Reynoso — all of whom came out today in support of the Right to Know Act.
«However, when it comes to the medical marijuana bill, it's fair to say I'm slightly less pliable than usual, because the consequences are very serious.»
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