Some people might argue that the DEA is a necessary evil. “If there wasn’t an agency to stop drugs, people would use it rampantly!” The truth however is not this. Prior to the DEA and the War on Drugs, drug use was actually quite contained. There were some people abusing drugs, but it wasn’t as prominent as today. What changed?
In one study, when compared to study participants who used cannabis less regularly, those who had used it at least once a month for a year demonstrated increased indicators of mild, moderate, and severe periodontal disease. In another study Arizona State University researchers examined the effects of cannabis among people who consumed it for two decades.
According to Gascon’s estimates, over 3,000 misdemeanors can be automatically pardoned with the program. Some 5,000 felonies will also undergo review and if they qualify they may be resentenced to a misdemeanor. However, prosecutors can still exercise their power in choosing to support the resentencing or not, since other factors such as possessing a major felony may affect their decision.
