Why do you think the nation's opioid abuse and overdose is at historically high levels, yet marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in eight states?

A) Opioid addiction and availability are influenced by factors beyond marijuana legalization.
B) While marijuana may offer an alternative to opioids, socioeconomic disparities also play a role in opioid abuse.
C) Societal attitudes toward marijuana have shifted, but opioid abuse persists due to complex factors.
D) Marijuana legalization alone cannot fully address the underlying causes of the opioid crisis.