Coalition for a Healthy Massachusetts

Tomorrow is Election Day, Massachusetts! This is your chance to come together and vote for healthier communities and the places we call home. Make a plan to vote, remind a friend, and make your voice heard. Vote YES on Question 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli

Behind the debate over recreational marijuana are real families with stories that deserve to be heard. Paula Santos Young shares why she’s urging Massachusetts voters to support Question 8. It’s time to put families first and hold the marijuana industry accountable. Fix the law. Vote YES on 8 on November 3. #YesonQ8 #MApoli

With just a few days left until Election Day, our message continues to resonate across Massachusetts! From safer roadways to stronger communities, voters are hearing why public safety must come first. The stakes are high, and every vote matters. Make your voice heard on November 3rd. Vote YES on Question 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli

Every driver deserves to make it home safely. 42% of drivers killed in crashes test positive for THC, raising serious concerns about recreational marijuana use and roadway safety. Our families and communities deserve safer roads. Public safety must come first. Vote Yes on 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli

A walk to school. A trip to the park. A wait at the bus stop. Families shouldn’t have to breathe someone else’s marijuana smoke just to go about their day. Public spaces should be places where kids can play, neighbors can gather, and everyone can feel comfortable. Choosing to use marijuana is a personal decision, but the smoke affects the people around you. Vote YES on Question 8 on November 3! #YesonQ8 #MApoli

A walk through the park. A commute to work. An afternoon with your kids. Marijuana smoke shouldn’t come with the territory. Let’s put our shared spaces and quality of life first. Vote YES on Question 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli

🚌 Public marijuana smoking is banned in Massachusetts, so why is it everywhere? From the Red Line platform to the park during Saturday soccer, the smoke is impossible to escape, and your kids breathe it on the way to school. It’s on our roads too, where 42% of drivers killed in crashes test positive for THC. Adults can still use marijuana at home and patients keep their medical access under Question 8, while recreational sales come to an end. ✅ Fix the law and vote YES on Question 8, early or on November 3rd. #YesonQ8 #MApoli

Our roads should be safe for everyone. Yet 42% of drivers killed in crashes test positive for THC. Question 8 puts the brakes on recreational marijuana sales while keeping personal possession and medical marijuana legal. Vote YES on Question 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli

Here’s what Question 8 does: It keeps personal possession and medical marijuana legal while ending for-profit recreational marijuana stores in Massachusetts. A YES vote gives Massachusetts the opportunity to change course on recreational marijuana sales while preserving access for medical patients and the right to possess marijuana. Vote Yes on 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli

Everyone deserves to make it home safely. A study found that nearly 42% of drivers who died in crashes and were tested had active THC in their blood. As Massachusetts considers the future of recreational marijuana, road safety must be part of the conversation. Vote YES on Question 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli

Ten years after recreational marijuana legalization, Massachusetts is taking another look at the consequences. From concerns about youth exposure to mental health and public safety, supporters say it’s time to rethink recreational marijuana sales. Vote YES on Question 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli wcvb.com/article/massachuset…

Another heartbreaking story from a mother whose family has been devastated by the effects of recreational marijuana. Her son’s struggles with mental health and psychosis are a reminder of why families are raising concerns about recreational marijuana’s impacts. Vote Yes on 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli

We’re putting the brakes on recreational marijuana sales in Massachusetts. Our message is hitting the streets: 42% of drivers in fatal crashes tested positive for THC. Drug-impaired driving is a serious public safety concern, and Massachusetts families deserve safer roads. Vote YES on 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli

A mother shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son to suicide following his struggle with marijuana addiction that led to serious mental health challenges. As Massachusetts considers Question 8, her testimony reminds us why the mental health risks associated with recreational marijuana deserve attention. Families deserve to know the risks. Vote YES on 8. #YesonQ8 #MApoli

Since recreational marijuana took hold in Massachusetts, nearly 400 dispensaries have opened and ER visits for teens with psychiatric conditions have climbed. The industry keeps putting profits ahead of public health. Question 8 shuts down recreational marijuana stores while keeping medical marijuana and personal possession legal. It’s time to put people before profits. Vote YES on Question 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli

Youth marijuana use is a growing concern, especially as today’s products contain higher levels of THC. According to this study, the 11 states with the highest teen marijuana use have legalized recreational marijuana. Research also raises concerns about addiction and mental health risks among young users. Our children deserve better. Vote Yes on 8! #YesonQ8 #MApoli learnaboutsam.org/youth-mari…

Ten years ago, we were told recreational marijuana would mean some bud and gummies. Today, this vape pen contains 90% THC, without clear warnings about potential psychiatric effects and risks that can land someone in the hospital. And yes, @Stoptherepealma, this product was purchased right here in Massachusetts at Terpene Journey in Swampscott. The products have changed. Massachusetts voters deserve to know what’s being sold. Vote Yes on 8! Watch the full interview here and catch our portion at the 7 minute and 30 second mark! youtube.com/live/xtWUIJtBAV0…