Marijuana in Colorado made history on January 1, 2014, after it became the first American state to decriminalize the recreational use of cannabis. It covered all aspects of business, from shop licensing, all the way down to packaging and advertising. Now, after almost four months since this groundbreaking move, many of its residents believe that the Centennial State has undergone a big number of changes, mostly gearing towards the positive.

In a recent study conducted by Quinnipiac University in Connecticut regarding marijuana in Colorado for the period of April 15-21, 52% of the state’s natives have stated that the end of marijuana prohibition has been good for their state, with only 38% of them saying otherwise, and the remaining 10% were unsure.

In terms of the financial aspect, 53% believe that the legalization of marijuana in Colorado will save money for both the state and taxpayers.

This was backed up by a report released by Colorado's Department of Revenue, showing the total earnings generated by all dispensaries, which amounted to $14 million, with $2 million of tax revenue going to the state's treasury funds.

In terms of interpersonal relations, 53% believe that the new law "increases personal freedoms in a positive way". And according to the data retrieved from Denver's government website, crime rate has shown a slight decline, with property crime down by 14.6% and violent crimes down by 2.4%.

Tom Gorman, director of Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area is optimistic about the recent developments in his state in the light of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado.

However, he also believes that it may still take a good three to four years before America's greater majority can see and fully understand the repercussions of this move.

"This is a great opportunity for us to find out what happens when you legalize a substance like marijuana. Just wait and watch what happens in these labs, and then you can make a decision based on data and facts and not rhetoric," he said.