“the public attitude toward recreation drugs has become greatly relaxed over the past decade, with many states legalizing at least marijuana to some degree. And yet, we still see a sharp increase in drug-related health issues like additions and overdoses.
“Kind of smashes the contention that marijuana isn’t a gateway drug, if you ask me.”
The scientists who study this issue cite other causes. And one doesn’t have to be a scientist to know that correlation is not causation; opioid deaths have risen in tandem with iPhone 6 sales, too.
Apples and bowling balls.