More Crime Near Alcohol And Tobacco Shops Than Marijuana Dispensaries, Study Finds

Medical marijuana dispensaries seem to attract much lower neighborhood crime rates than stores dedicated to selling alcohol and tobacco products. That’s the conclusion suggested by the results of a new study published this week. “At 100 feet, tobacco shops and off-sale alcohol outlets—but not MMDs [medical marijuana dispensaries]—experienced significantly higher property and violent crime rates than grocery/convenience … Continue reading More Crime Near Alcohol And Tobacco Shops Than Marijuana Dispensaries, Study Finds