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Police say people who smoke weed have ‘green tongues,’ though there’s no scientific evidence

The Persistence of the "Green Tongue" Myth Police often claim that individuals who smoke marijuana develop a "green tongue," despite a complete lack of scientific evidence to support this assertion. Across the country, law enforcement officers frequently use this observation as a key sign to justify probable cause and proceed with arrests, particularly in DUI investigations. Training and Global Implementation Officers nationwide allege in various DUI cases that recent marijuana…
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May 9, 2026
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