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Ohio voters considering how to vote on Question 2, which if approved would legalize recreational marijuana, might wonder whether weed use will lead to more dangerous drugs.
Unfortunately, as is the case with many of our editorial questions about marijuana, there isn’t a lot of reliable research to consult.
According to National Institute on Drug Abuse, some research suggests that marijuana use is likely to precede use and dependence on alcohol, nicotine, and other illicit substances. But most marijuana users don’t turn to other “harder” substances. And correlation is not the same as causation.
On the other hand, some argue that legalizing cannabis could actually prevent people from using harder, more dangerous and more addictive substances, like opioids, which are a major scourge in the state.
-Laura
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Weather Forecast for Northeast Ohio: More rain and cooler temperatures this weekend
Gateway drug: Gretchen Cuda Kroen reports that while there are some indications that marijuana use may coincide with the use and abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs, the arguments that cannabis is responsible for this abuse are weak.
Seizure of the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art sued New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Thursday over the prosecutor’s seizure of a museum sculpture valued at more than $20 million. The lawsuit says the sculpture, “Draped Male Figure,” was legally acquired by the museum and that Bragg’s office has no legal authority to seize it. reports Adam Ferrise.
Today in Ohio: Will using marijuana lead you to more dangerous drugs? We talk about the research, as well as the age groups of Ohioans who support legalizing recreational marijuana. Today in Ohio, cleveland.comThe daily half-hour news podcast.
Ads number 1: For the second consecutive election in Ohio, supporters of abortion rights spend more than opponents of abortion on the airwaves, reports Andrew Tobias. Since September 6, groups supporting State Issue 1, which if approved would add abortion rights to the state constitution, have spent $9.3 million on television and radio ads, or about twice as much as the $4.6 million spent or reserved by the “no” vote. side.
Obama on number 1: Former President Barack Obama encouraged Ohioans on social media Thursday afternoon to vote for Issue 1, the proposed abortion rights constitutional amendment, Laura Hancock reports. “If you want to protect the right to abortion by enshrining it in your state Constitution, vote yes on Question 1,” Obama said in a social media post.
Jim Jordan: House Speaker candidate Jim Jordan decided Thursday to take a break from a series of House votes after he failed to muster enough support to win the job . Instead, he approved temporarily granting President pro tempore Patrick McHenry the power to pass a bill in the House, reports Sabrina Eaton. But this decision ran into its own obstacles.
Solicitor General: The new lead attorney representing the state of Ohio in appellate cases is Elliot Gaiser, whom Attorney General Dave Yost describes as an “appellate ace” but whose name comes up dozens of times in testimony regarding the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. . Jeremy Pelzer reports the state solicitor general, who serves under Yost, represents the state in appeals involving the U.S. and Ohio supreme courts, among other courts.
Israel: US Senator JD Vance is part of a Republican faction in Congress that is eager to support Israel in its war against Hamas without tying it to additional aid to Ukraine. Sabrina Eaton reports Vance co-wrote an opinion piece Thursday in The Hill that warned against using the crisis in Israel as a “Plan B” to push Ukraine’s funding request across the finish line by the administration of President Joe Biden.
The people’s budget: Cleveland Neighborhood Progress opposes Issue 38, the popular budget charter amendment proposed on the Nov. 7 ballot that would allow residents to decide how to spend a portion of Cleveland’s annual budget, reports Courtney Astolfi. The nonprofit serves as the umbrella organization for community development in Cleveland and works closely with approximately 20 community development corporations based in neighborhoods across the city.
COVID Numbers: After four straight weeks of declining case numbers, the trend reversed this week as the number of new COVID-19 cases in Ohio increased slightly, reports Julie Washington. The number of cases increased to 5,506 from 4,997 last week, the Ohio Department of Health reported Thursday.
Key bank: KeyBank CEO Chris Gorman said the company has reduced its workforce and may make layoffs in the future as he predicts a recession next year. Sean McDonnell reports the bank is largely meeting its goals of 50% office employees four to five days a week, about 30% one to three days a week, and 20% fully remote.
Natural gas: It’s finally cold enough to turn on the furnace in Northeast Ohio. That means now is the time to buy a better deal on natural gas, Sean McDonnell writes in his weekly Saving You Money column. Ohioans have some control over their heating and electricity bills, and they can shop around and choose their own electricity and natural gas providers.
Poison control: The number of e-cigarette exposures among young children reported to Ohio poison centers is increasing, reports Laura Hancock. Through September of this year, 263 children up to age 5 have experienced symptoms due to exposure, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Verdict for embezzlement: A federal jury on Thursday found a real estate developer guilty of embezzling $885,000 from the construction project to rebuild the New East Side Market in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood. Arthur Fayne, 60, faces up to five years and 11 months in federal prison after the jury returned its verdict on nine counts of wire fraud, Adam Ferrise reports.
Clinic doctor: A former Cleveland Clinic doctor asked an appeals court to intervene after a judge jailed him this week despite asking to plead insanity to groping charges several of his patients, reports Cory Shaffer. In their filings, Omar Massoud’s lawyers argued that Common Pleas Judge Shirley Strickland Saffold violated Massoud’s rights when she ordered the 67-year-old held in jail until the clinic psychiatrist of the court can assess his skills.
Michigan cheating? Michigan football is once again under investigation – this time for actions that could directly affect the outcome of the game against Ohio State. Nathan Baird reports The NCAA is investigating whether Michigan football violated rules prohibiting in-person scouting of future opponents. At issue is whether Michigan used “anonymous individuals” to attend games of scheduled and possible playoff opponents to gather information about the signs used to call offensive and defensive plays.
Lawson’s Bath: Don’t be fooled by grocery stores and convenience stores. There’s only one chip dip in Cleveland – and it’s Lawson’s Chip Dip. French onion. Complete stop. In his first installment of Classic CLE Eats and Drinks, Peter Shakerian brings you back until childhood, during periods of rest in the swimming pool.
Ask Yadi: Is it okay to beautify a dating app? If your goal is to find a future partner, then be as honest as possible, writes Yadi Rodriguez. Why would you want to shock the person when you meet in the flesh and look the opposite of what you say you are?
Strip District: If you love food and have never been to Pittsburgh’s Strip District, what are you waiting for? Susan Glaser reports The area is full of butchers, fishmongers, a tea seller, a liquor store, a chocolate shop, distilleries, breweries and wineries, as well as a melting pot of cafes and restaurants. You’ll find ethnic markets focused on Italian, Greek, Latin and Arabic foods.
CMA buy: The latest series of acquisitions at the Cleveland Museum of Art includes “The Dutton Family in the Parlor at Sherborne Park, Gloucestershire,” a highly detailed 1772 masterpiece by German painter Johann Zoffany that places viewers in an English parlor refined 18th century. where a card game takes place, reports Steven Litt.
Chamber choir: The Cleveland Chamber Choir begins its season this weekend with “Considering Matthew Shepard,” reports Paris Wolfe. It’s a modern oratorio by Craig Hella Johnson about a gay University of Wyoming student who, 25 years ago this month, was brutally beaten and left for dead.
Things to do: If you want to see a concert, go to a fall festival, or perhaps catch a live stage show, there are myriad options this weekend, including the Kiss End of the Road Tour. Joey Morona lists 16 options.
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