Presented by, Institute for Health Recovery (IHR)
In this training we will detail the history of cannabis law in Massachusetts, including its criminalization in 1911, the decriminalization of small amounts, the legalization of medical use, and the eventual legalization of adult-use recreational marijuana by voters.
We will discuss the establishment of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, a regulatory framework that oversees legal cannabis sales, ensuring that the industry operates responsibly while supporting social equity initiatives for those most affected by past injustices. Lastly, we will focus on the impact this has had on youth in Massachusetts and the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program developed in response to legislation governing the use of marijuana by minors under the age of 18 receiving civil violations.
