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Use increased rapidly during prohibition as well. (20-fold since 1972, like in the UK?) So legalization is not flawed just because use continues to rise somewhat after legalization. Remember also, that legalization will reduce the black market and crime, and protect youth from being recruited by criminal gangs. A large number of young people will no longer get a criminal record and will not be labeled as criminals. This is very important. Cannabis could also replace alcohol and more dangerous substances. So we have to look at a lot more than just any increase in use.