[jayef]

And Marijuana is the only drug that alters conscience? What about Prozac, Xanax, Paxil, Welbutrin and all those other "consciousness altering" drugs prescribed by physicians on a daily basis? Should we stop that from happening too? Are those people "escaping reality" to their detriment? What about the drinkers? The people that hit the bottle as soon as they walk in the door of their homes (you know who you are)? Is their choice of intoxicant OK with you? I guess some escapes are better than others, right?

[thegreatbeast]

Never suggested that weed was the only problem. Doctors prescribe medications to help their patients recognize reality and deal with it.
I was quite clear that in my view we all struggle to recognize reality. Any substance that clouds or inhibits our clear perception is something that we should all stay away from.