[untrained skeptic]

Alarmed by that statistic, Alaskans re-criminalized the drug in 1990. Ten years later, Alaskan teen use was within 1% of the national average.

What happened to the level of alcohol use among teens during that time?

What does "used" marijuana mean in the context of that study. Did twice the number try it?

I agree that doubling the use of recreational drugs among teens is a bad thing. But do your statistics really show a doubling of the use of recreational drugs?

So, if legalizing marijuana would double the numbers of teens using it, would you still favor it?

If legalizing marijuana would double the overall use of recreational drugs by teens, I would oppose legalizing it.

However, after some searching, I can't seem to find a link to this study on the web.

If you have more information on where I might find this study I would be interested in reading it so I can better evaluate its credibility and applicability.

[robertpaulsen]

"What happened to the level of alcohol use among teens during that time?"

I have no idea. Nor do I know what happened to the level of pizza use.

"What does "used" marijuana mean in the context of that study. Did twice the number try it?"

Twice the percentage. I forget the exact number, but it was something like, nationwide, 5% of teens 12-17 were smoking marijuana at least once per month and 10% of Alaskan teens 12-17 were smoking marijuana at least once per month.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

I have to wonder if teens are more likely to admit marijuana use when it’s legal than when it’s not.