Marijuana Legalization Info

NO on Proposal 1

It is the position of the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals (MATCP) that available evidence does not support the legalization of marijuana. Therefore, MATCP opposes Proposal 1.

Every dangerous and addictive drug was once believed to be safe and medicinal. Cocaine, heroin, opiate pain medication and nicotine were once advertised as being good for you, or at least not harmful. In every instance, we learned otherwise -- the hard way. The marijuana in Proposal 1 is not the marijuana you think it is. Current THC levels drastically exceed those of prior decades, creating a dangerous and possibly addictive substance.

Before voting on Proposal 1, voters should ask: What level of THC is safe, if any? Is it addictive? What is the impact on an unborn fetus? What is the impact on the developing brain? What impact will normalization have on adult and underage use? What is the impact on traffic fatalities and injuries? What is the impact of exposure to second-hand smoke?
Evidence generated from other states that have legalized marijuana can advise you on the impact of marijuana legalization and commercialization on public health and safety.

MATCP has long been committed to guiding the treatment courts in the state of Michigan and the broader criminal justice and treatment communities with science, not ideology. Proposal 1 may be misleading to the citizens of Michigan regarding the harmful effects of marijuana. The research and the evidence generated from other states regarding the safety of recreational marijuana use, causes MATCP to stand against the legalization of marijuana.

MATCP is partnering with the following organizations
as part of a coalition that opposes Proposal 1:

Michigan Sheriffs' Association
Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
Healthy and Productive Michigan

The following organizations have publicly opposed Proposal 1:

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan
Michigan State Medical Society
Michigan Prevention Association
Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Associated Builders and Contractors
Midwest Independent Retailers Association
Michigan Catholic Conference
Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge of Michigan
Michigan Farm Bureau

and many, many other county commissions, city & township councils, police departments, school districts, local health departments, and community mental health boards.

Click here to view a full list of those government units, agencies, and organizations in opposition to Proposal 1.