It's been six months since the legalization of recreational use of marijuana in Colorado and a just-released status report indicates some results that may surprise you.

The Drug Policy Alliance has released it's six-month status report to gauge the impact of marijuana on the state of Colorado.

From an economic stand point, the state has seen $10.8 million in tax revenue, with nearly $2 million going to improve Colorado's schools. Those numbers are based on the first four months of the year.

Another benefit to the state has been the reduction of pot-based offenses in the legal system. According to the Colorado Center on Law and Policy,  removing criminal penalties for marijuana possession could save the state anywhere from $12 to $40 million in one year.

One surprising fact in the report is the decrease in violent crime in Denver. So far this year, there has been a 5.2% decrease in violent crime in Colorado's capital city since last year at this time, and an overall decline of  crime by 10%

According to the report, 54% of Colorado voters still support the legalization and regulation of marijuana. Given the reported economic benefits to the state - and the initial reduction in crime, it's doubtful the people of Colorado will change their minds any time soon.

You can read the entire six-month status report here.

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