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Hand outstretched holding several pills and drugs.
Grieving family and friends lined up at casket.

Protect Florida Families was formed to fight proposals that expand the availability of marijuana in our state and educate Floridians about the dangerous consequences of more drugs in our community.

Weed Costs More Than Money

Protect Florida Families

As large out of state “Big Marijuana” dumps millions into legalization efforts, they lead with false promises of increased revenue. The reality in Colorado found a far different story with the state spending $4.50 to mitigate the effects of legalization for every dollar gained in tax revenue1. Here’s what else researchers found:

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Gateway to more
dangerous drugs

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Increased
healthcare costs

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Environmental
impacts

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Increased criminal
activity including
Driving Under
the Influence

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Net negative
state revenue

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Lower education levels among
heavy marijuana users