Posted by Caleb462 on April 25, 2003, at 2:13:32
In reply to true, but..... » Caleb462, posted by ace on April 25, 2003, at 1:01:31
Ace,
It can cause paranoia, yes. Paranoia does not = psychosis. Nor does depression and apathy = psychosis. Many drugs, both licit and illicit, can cause problems for people - particularly the illicit ones. Marijuana, however, is relatively tame in comparison to most recreational drugs. It is definitely a safer drug than alcohol. I'm not saying it is without risks, but I think a 17 year old has the capacity to make his own decisions about this subject. He may or may not regret these decisions in the future, and that is what life is all about.
Tepiaca, I understand your concern. However, let me address a few things. The idea of marijuana being a gateway drug is a myth. There is also NO evidence that marijuana causes brain damage, Here's some links -http://www.erowid.org/plants/cannabis/cannabis_myth13.shtml
http://www.erowid.org/plants/cannabis/cannabis_info14.shtml
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