Quote From: cartilagecrownDrug use in teens? What's new?
People have been taking natural drugs (like marijuana and mushrooms) for many, MANY years. Now, in recent years, drugs are seen as evil.
And there are evil drugs. Man made ones. I am terrified of meth and heroin and cocaine. Those drugs will get you physically addicted in a short period of time and some of them have very bad chemicals in them.
However, I can honestly say that I've never met a single person who only smokes marijuana and is a troubled person. If they drink or do any other drug, then they sometimes start acting weird.
I'm not saying that marijuana is good for you AT ALL but I'm saying that in my personal experience, every single person I've met that smoked marijana and didn't do any other drugs were never people that did anything violent or crazy because of the drug. In fact, they are totally normal. And most were not tempted into harder drugs or anything.
I know some people may not believe me, but I've seen responsible, well adjusted families where every single memeber (and they're all adults) smoke pot, and they have fewer problems than my own family and none of us do it! And no, they don't secretly fall apart when the doors are closed, they're a really nice family, and all the members are intelliegent and friendly. And you wouldn't even know that they occasionally smoke pot.
I've seen many people be violent and unstable on alcohol, though. I've seen that A LOT. I'd much rather someone smoke pot than drink.
I'm sorry if it offends anyone. But I'm just going by personal experience. Besides the fact that it's illegal, I've never seen pot alone ruin anyone's life. (and becuase it's illegal that I don't do it. I don't want to go to jail!)
However, just to let you know, I'd like it if people didn't even need drugs at all, because then they can just get high off life. I'm just saying, marijuana is the least troublesome.
I have to say I agree! Dr Phil, this is one thing that I have to disagree with you on! Meth, crack, pills, alcohol, etc are all intoxicants that can cause major problems legally, physically and socially! I cannot stress that enough! However, I have done extensive research on marijuana! Most of the studies I have found determined marijuana to be less harmful than any other drug, including alcohol! Most found it to be less addictive than cigarettes and caffiene! The health hazards were slim to none, short term effects were minor and long term effects were rare! In my experience, I wish pot was legal and alcohol was not! Having said all that, I want to make it very clear I do not use or okay use by others simply for legal purposes! The point I am trying to make is that the law should really be evaluated! As of now, in Texas, at least, possession, delivery, etc. Is against the law! But if it were up to me, alcohol would be illegal before marijuana! Drunk drivers kill people everyday and forever destroys families...both of the addict and victims! Hard drugs are the same! Those high on marijuana just drive too slow and laugh too much! Lol! In regards to todays show, this young man is too young for any of this! He is so intelligent and has a lot going for him! I wish him the best, because one small mistake legally can effect the rest of his life... And that is just not worth it!
