[neverevergiveup]

I have no desire to use marijuana (haven't since freshman year in high school), but it is NOT a narcotic, and the addictive properties are psychological, not physical addiction as one can have with opioids or even benzodiazepines. He should get his facts straight, because to not do so diminishes the weight of his argument.

[gundog]

Get his facts straight? He’s running as a Democrat, isn’t he?

[BipolarBob]

Like you I don’t use it. No desire to. But I know people that do (some with medical cards and some vets with PTSD). If it helps them then fine. let them have it. I don’t see it screwing them up at all. It’s certainly not a gateway drug. They’re no more screwed up than anybody else as far as I can see.

[BatGuano]

You make a good point. “Diminishes the weight..”
you did “give it up” though so why the “nevergiveup?” LOL
Bat

[Jack023]

Marijuana can be addictive! Bloomberg is 100% correct on this one.

Here’s what WebMD posted about marijuana and addiction:

“The National Institute on Drug Abuse says marijuana can be addictive and could be considered a ‘gateway drug’ to using other drugs. Experts believe that higher THC levels and increased usage could increase the likelihood of physical dependence. You may have trouble stopping, crave it when you can’t have it, and need more of it to achieve the same effects.”

The science is settled! Marijuana is harmful. It’s addictive. Legalization causes all kinds of societal problems.

Get the facts:

https://learnaboutsam.org/science/

https://learnaboutsam.org/sam-resources/one-pagers-fact-sheets-and-talking-points/

https://keepidaho.org/