In the 2024 elections, drug legalization faced significant setbacks. Florida voters rejected Amendment 3, which would have legalized marijuana for non-medical use, while North and South Dakota defeated marijuana legalization for the third consecutive cycle. Massachusetts also voted against legalizing psychedelics, and California reinstated penalties for certain drug crimes. These results reflect growing skepticism about the impact of drug legalization, with concerns over marijuana’s stronger potency and its links to impaired driving and mental health issues. As public opinion shifts, the push for drug reform faces increasing resistance.