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Statements based on Stephenson’s formula

Factor 1

Factor 2

Factor 3

9

Prohibition is not an effective solution to the problems associated with marijuana use

2

1

1

12

The use of marijuana as a pain control may cause patients to rely solely on the drug rather than medical treatment

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−2

Statements based on Cohen’s d

9

Prohibition is not an effective solution to the problems associated with marijuana use

2

1

1

1

The harms associated with marijuana are less than those associated with tobacco and alcohol, and they are not sufficient reason to justify making marijuana illegal

1

0

0

17

Individuals should be allowed to choose whether or not they use marijuana; individual liberty is a fundamental value

1

1

0

7

Certain people are able to function only with the aid of marijuana. If it is more difficult for them to access the drug, they may be unable to perform effectively in society

−1

0

−1

12

The use of marijuana as a pain control may cause patients to rely solely on the drug rather than medical treatment

−2

−3

−2