The Unpopular Truth About Marijuana. Alex Berenson.

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Alex Berenson discusses the myths and dangers associated with marijuana use.

Advocates said it was harmless. That marijuana had no real dangers to users. That it was a better alternative to alcohol consumption. Alex Berenson questions the myths behind marijuana’s perceived safety, the risks, and the real dangers of use “The Danger of Marijuana: An Update” Alex Berenson Author and Journalist This speech was given on April 29, 2026, during a Hillsdale College National Leadership Seminar in Dana Point, California. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/Nj-i3qmZC-A?si=qWVuN_RMINli__NW Hillsdale College 5,903 views May 29, 2026 ------------------------------ . Visit our full library of content at https://freedomlibrary.hillsdale.edu/... Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction: Cannabis Science & Politics: Where Things Stand Today 6:42 Trump Reschedules Cannabis: What It Actually Means 8:18 Why Cannabis Is Not Medicine 11:26 THC's Failed Medical Testing: The Full FDA List 13:21 The Case Against Rescheduling & What Legalization Actually Did 15:49 Daily Use Explosion: 20 Million Americans Using Cannabis Every Day 16:26 Legalization's Broken Promises: Road Safety, Health, and Addiction 19:35 The Link Between Cannabis & Schizophrenia: The Evidence Keeps Growing…

People in this episode

Guest: Alex Berenson

Topics covered

• marijuana safety
• cannabis risks
• drug policy
• health effects
• legalization
• schizophrenia

Keywords

• marijuana
• cannabis
• health risks
• legalization
• schizophrenia
• drug policy
• Alex Berenson

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hillsdale College, New York Times

Books & works: The Danger of Marijuana: An Update

Places: Dana Point, California

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