[Regal]

Currently, the information that we have indicates many more problems with alcohol, but alsohol has been used regularly for thousands of years, while pot, although used, has been in the shadows. As it is more common and users are comfortable telling their doctors, counselors, and therapists about its’ use, we may start to find connections between pot use and different problems that were not so obvious when it was in the shadows. The jury is still out.

Regardless, golf, fishing and playing with grandchildren have them both beat- no question.

[jjsheridan5]

Currently, the information that we have indicates many more problems with alcohol, but alsohol has been used regularly for thousands of years, while pot, although used, has been in the shadows. As it is more common and users are comfortable telling their doctors, counselors, and therapists about its’ use, we may start to find connections between pot use and different problems that were not so obvious when it was in the shadows. The jury is still out.

Regardless, golf, fishing and playing with grandchildren have them both beat- no question.

You raise a very good point. One of the reasons that I object to unrealistic age prohibitions on alcohol is that it results in people becoming acclimated to the idea of violating the law. But pot use is even more hidden. We don't have any idea of how these things affect long-term damage, and long-term use.

But having known many extremely chronic users of both: pot use is disturbing in its effects. But alcohol is downright frightening.

But you are correct, there are much better things out there to pursue, and chronic alcohol/drug use is a very depressing reality, in comparison.

[Vermont Lt]

Pot was legal until the 1930’s.

[T-Bone Texan]

Marijuana has been used medically for thousands of years.

The first depiction of its use is on a stelae in Egypt, being used by a woman in labor, over 4000 years ago.