As of 2025, twenty-four U.S. states have legalized recreational marijuana, reflecting a significant transformation in national drug policy over the past decade. This shift began in 2012 with voter initiatives in Colorado and Washington, setting a precedent for subsequent legalization efforts across the country.State-by-State Legalization TimelineColorado (2012): Approved … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Recreational Cannabis Legalization in the United States