In 2012, Washington was one of the first states to approve legalizing marijuana for recreational use, along with Colorado. Several states have followed suit. Last year, Michigan became the 10th state in the nation to legalize marijuana for recreational use, and more than 30 states have approved the use of cannabis for medical purposes.

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