Earmarking Excise Taxes on Recreational Cannabis for Investments in Mental Health
Jonathan Purtle, Kylie Brinson, Nicole A. Stadnick
Abstract
This Viewpoint argues that earmarking recreational cannabis excise taxes for investments in mental health may minimize the potential mental health consequences of cannabis legalization while preserving potential benefits.
Topics & Concepts
ExciseCannabisLegalizationRecreationMental healthPublic economicsHealth benefitsBusinessEconomicsEnvironmental healthPsychiatryPsychologyMedicinePolitical scienceLawTraditional medicineMacroeconomicsCannabis and Cannabinoid ResearchFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsSubstance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes