and explained in the film. Reefer Madness created many misleading scenarios, specifically for the purpose of amplifying the public’s concern for marijuana. Due to this unnecessary moral panic, society’s opinion of the drug changed dramatically. The movie heightened a panic that forced the public to fear and prohibit marijuana instead of working to use this potentially helpful drug responsibly and to the benefit of society. Without this movie, the resulting moral panic and harmful stereotypes could have been avoided, saving the ensuing social crisis....
