Is Legal Selling of Marijuana Ethical?

Is it ethical to market marijuana products in ways that appeal to younger audiences or normalize frequent use?

    No, the selling of marijuana is not ethical. It appeals in ways to attract to younger people using bright colors, mascots and candy style packaging. This can encourage underage use like with tobacco and alcohol. Although it’s now legal in many states, it can still have negative impacts when used excessively. To make the selling of it ethical, it should appeal to adults who are able to make better choices not reeking demand among vulnerable group

How should advertising be regulated to avoid misleading claims?

    Regulations should require clear disclaimers about risks like impairment, addiction and labeling as not for under 21. The FDA needs to ban false or exaggerated health claims. Marijuana companies must use neutral packaging, like in Canada where it doesn’t have a youth appeal.

Should these companies fund treatment programs for addiction?

    Yes, since marijuana companies profit from a product that carries some risk of dependency and addiction, it would be extremely socially responsible for them to contribute and provide treatment and education programs.

Did the tobacco industry’s ads work?

    Some research shows that truth initiative campaigns did resonate with teens and reduced smoking rates. However industry funded campaigns that emphasized responsible smoking, often backfire making smoking seem rebellious and more attractive to teens.