NJSPL summer intern Sofia Wernyj found research that suggests the younger a person begins using cannabis, the higher the likelihood of them developing a dependence on the drug. It is important for NJ state leaders and policymakers to be aware of possible public health and safety issues that could arise from increased access to the drug.
Topic
Posts
NJ State Policy Lab Marijuana Study featured on NJ.com
A recent study by the New Jersey State Policy Lab, "Does the Decision to Allow Local Cannabis-Related Businesses Impact Home Sale Prices?" by Michael S. Hayes, Associate Professor, Rutgers University-Camden and Prakash Kandel, Ph.D. Student, Rutgers University-Camden,...
New Jersey State Policy Lab Report: Cannabis Legalization: A Baseline Study
This report explores education, health, and law enforcement outcomes associated with the legalization of marijuana, and urges policymakers to examine these data and create protocols to minimize potential negative impacts.
EJB to host 2014 NCADD Policy Forum, “Marijuana: A Complicated Issue. Let’s Talk,” March 25
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) of Middlesex County and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy will co-sponsor the 2014 NCADD Legislative Event Annual Policy Forum, “Marijuana: A Complicated Issue. Let’s Talk” on...
Upcoming Events
Career Virtual Drop-ins
VirtualBloustein Career Development Specialists Cheryl Egan and Andrea Garrido will be in a Zoom Room on Monday's beginning January 22, 2024 (excluding holidays and spring break) to answer questions, provide […]
Bloustein Research Seminar Series: Community benefits: Developers, negotiations, and accountability
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPresented by Jovanna Rosen, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Rutgers-University Camden. This venue will enable our faculty to share research, build community, and extend our networks. Pizza will be served. […]
Bloustein Honors Research Program Oral Thesis Defense
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesThe members of the 2023-24 Bloustein Honors Research Program cohort will be presenting their individual research projects in two formats.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health Commencement 2024
SHI StadiumJoin us for the 258th Anniversary Commencement at Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Rutgers Health on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at SHI Stadium, starting at 10 a.m. President Jonathan Holloway will preside over […]
Bloustein School Convocation
Jersey Mike's Arena 83 Rockefeller Road, Piscataway, NJ, United StatesThe formal BLOUSTEIN SCHOOL CONVOCATION ceremony will recognize each graduate individually with pomp and circumstance. Students will cross the stage and have their names read as they are recognized. Seating is general […]