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Researcher's Study of Twins Bolsters 'Gateway Theory' (For Early Marijuana Use)
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| 2003
| Brown University Behavior Letter
Posted on 08/20/2003 12:43:41 PM PDT by shrinkermd
Edited on 08/22/2003 11:57:33 PM PDT by Admin Moderator.
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Many studies have examined the "gateway" theory, that marijuana use at a young age leads to use of harder drugs as a person grows older. While there is a general consensus among studies that those who use marijuana are much more likely to use hard drugs and that hard drug users usually use marijuana first, there is lively debate surrounding the reasons for these dynamics.
TOPICS: Heated Discussion
KEYWORDS: wodlist
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To: presidio9
Nope. I've seen quotes to the effect that he thinks the WOD goes too far. My point is that he does not think pot should be legalized and you know it. Or should know it.He thinks legalization should be left up to the indivual states. Do you agree?
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posted on
08/21/2003 8:59:15 AM PDT
by
jmc813
(Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
To: jmc813
So what is unique about pot that it causes "philisophical" changes in people?Its illegality.
To: jayef
I see. And you call this science? Acutually it is called psychology. It relies heavily on statistics and the scientific method. In the past this type research has been the most reliable predictor we have of human behavior.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:00:48 AM PDT
by
presidio9
(RUN AL, RUN!!!)
To: presidio9
Because most kids have used alcohol and smoked at least one cigarette, of course most kids who smoke pot are going to have first smoked or drank. Yep....tobacco and alcohol are gateway drugs....not hampuu.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:01:07 AM PDT
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ActionNewsBill
(We're after power and we mean it..)
To: presidio9
If guns are made illegal, there would be less crime, right? Your type argues that concealed carry will cause more crime, because after all, crime is caused by the easy availability of handguns.
If it weren't for laws holding us back, we'd all be savages huh?
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:01:11 AM PDT
by
Sir Gawain
(According to Ashcroft, Al Capone was an alco-terrorist)
To: jmc813
He thinks legalization should be left up to the indivual states. Do you agree? No because there would be no way to control interstate traffic. If you think drug laws are harsh now, wait until you get caught with one joint in a state where it is illegal.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:02:19 AM PDT
by
presidio9
(RUN AL, RUN!!!)
To: AxelPaulsenJr
BTW, keep an eye on the FR thread today.I meant to say keep an eye on the BB thread.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:02:49 AM PDT
by
jmc813
(Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
To: Sir Gawain
I am 100% in favor of legalized handguns. I am opposed to free access to surface to air missles. Your "type" feels that anyone who wants one should be allowed to own a stinger missle, as long as they promise not to use it.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:04:26 AM PDT
by
presidio9
(RUN AL, RUN!!!)
To: presidio9
No because there would be no way to control interstate traffic. So you're a proponent of the FDR/New Deal Interstate Commerce Clause. Makes sense.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:04:30 AM PDT
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jmc813
(Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
To: presidio9
Your inability to even begin to logically discuss the concept shows that it is prejudice and belief rather than logic and reason that guide your opinion on this subject.
In my experience, the probability that you personally are making a living off the continuation of the WoD is very high, because it's as obvious as the sun in the sky to the rest of the world what a sham it is.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:05:13 AM PDT
by
thoughtomator
(Are we conservatives, or are we Republicans?)
To: ActionNewsBill
The point is that Pot is much MUCH more of a gateway drug. The research proves it.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:05:15 AM PDT
by
presidio9
(RUN AL, RUN!!!)
To: thoughtomator
In my experience, the probability that you personally are making a living off the continuation of the WoD is very high, because it's as obvious as the sun in the sky to the rest of the world what a sham it is. Actually I work on Wall Street. Theoretically if cocaine were legal more of my fellow traders would develop a problem and make my job easier.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:06:42 AM PDT
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presidio9
(RUN AL, RUN!!!)
To: Servant of the Nine
You are a pecksniff busybody trying to stick your nose into other peoples business, because you delight in telling them what to do. I had to look that one up.
pecksniffian : unctuously hypocritical : PHARISAICAL
Very good choice of words.
You must have a sad pathetic life.
No argument here.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:07:03 AM PDT
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ActionNewsBill
(We're after power and we mean it..)
To: PaxMacian
Well if you want to be precise, it's an ellipsoid, not a sphere. The point was that accepting that creationism cannot possibly be literally true is equivalent to accepting that the earth has a curved surface. On the other hand, accepting that the story of creation in the Bible is metaphor rather than literal fact cam be resolved with our scientific knowledge without conflict.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:09:42 AM PDT
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thoughtomator
(Are we conservatives, or are we Republicans?)
To: jmc813; Jim Robinson
So you're a proponent of the FDR/New Deal Interstate Commerce Clause. Where did I say that? I am against anything that makes it easier to get drugs in the hands of kids. That is as much as there is to read into my position on this subject as there is.
Look why don't you do us a favor and post the one quote that JR has on this subject. You guys are so fond of telling us exactly what he thinks. To you he is the Messiah. He does not define Conservativism. But I can't reacall his official position anyway, so let's hear it from the man himself.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:10:29 AM PDT
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presidio9
(RUN AL, RUN!!!)
To: presidio9
Acutually it is called psychology. It relies heavily on statistics and the scientific method. Voodoo.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:11:16 AM PDT
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ActionNewsBill
(We're after power and we mean it..)
To: presidio9
I am 100% in favor of legalized handguns. What about "assault weapons"?
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:11:40 AM PDT
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jmc813
(Check out the FR Big Brother 4 thread! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/943368/posts)
To: presidio9
You're kidding yourself if you think that the WoD has ANY negative effect on the ability of competing traders to get cocaine if they want it. Your theory is in error since the legality is a moot point with regards to availability.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:12:49 AM PDT
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thoughtomator
(Are we conservatives, or are we Republicans?)
To: presidio9
The point is that Pot is much MUCH more of a gateway drug. The research proves it. So you admit alcohol is a gateway drug? Do people start with pot and then move on to alcohol?
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:13:04 AM PDT
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ActionNewsBill
(We're after power and we mean it..)
To: presidio9
Calling this study 'research' is like calling an online poll fact. Face it, it is undeniably propaganda.
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posted on
08/21/2003 9:13:04 AM PDT
by
PaxMacian
(Gen 1:29)
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