Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug, or is this just propagandist phrase used to induce fear without fact?

by bob Posted 2012/06/12 16:50:31

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		Marijuana is a Gateway Drug
		Research proves Marijuana is not a gateway drug
		“Marijuana as a Gateway Drug” is this just propagandist phrase used to induce fear without fact
		Nicotine is extraordinarily addictive and is a true Gateway drug
		Alcohol is the gateway drug that increases people confidence and lowers their reasoning skills make it more likely to accept their first recreational drugs, leading to long term repeated use
		Gateway Theory states that Marijuana if smoked all day, everyday, without being "addicted", and that thinking spills over and helps one rationalize using "harder drugs", first a little, then a little more, then... You are physically hooked
		The DEA alleges that experimenting with marijuana leads to the use of harder drugs like cocaine, heroin and methamphetamin without facts backing them up
		In fact, most drug users begin with alcohol and nicotine before marijuana -- usually before they are of legal age.
		An emerging theory that states the likelihood that someone will transition to the use of illegal drugs is determined not by the preceding use of a particular drug but instead by the user’s individual tendencies and environmental circumstances.

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	Marijuana is a Gateway Drug	32 votes	21%
	Research proves Marijuana is not a gateway drug	28 votes	19%
	“Marijuana as a Gateway Drug” is this just propagandist phrase used to induce fear without fact	19 votes	13%
	Nicotine is extraordinarily addictive and is a true Gateway drug	7 votes	5%
	Alcohol is the gateway drug that increases people confidence and lowers their reasoning skills make it more likely to accept their first recreational drugs, leading to long term repeated use	8 votes	5%
	Gateway Theory states that Marijuana if smoked all day, everyday, without being "addicted", and that thinking spills over and helps one rationalize using "harder drugs", first a little, then a little more, then... You are physically hooked	2 votes	1%
	The DEA alleges that experimenting with marijuana leads to the use of harder drugs like cocaine, heroin and methamphetamin without facts backing them up	5 votes	3%
	In fact, most drug users begin with alcohol and nicotine before marijuana -- usually before they are of legal age.	21 votes	14%
	An emerging theory that states the likelihood that someone will transition to the use of illegal drugs is determined not by the preceding use of a particular drug but instead by the user’s individual tendencies and environmental circumstances.	28 votes	19%

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Peacock 2012/06/12 17:41:23

An emerging theory that states the likelihood that someone will transition to...

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Depends on the person. The majority of people that I know, who smoke pot, and have for a long time, never tried hard drugs. It's for recreational use, like drinking beer or wine. Not all drinkers are alcoholics, not all smokers go further.. It really depends on the people.
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Sam DeP... to norman 2012/06/12 18:46:49

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The USA is still NOT getting that kind of reputation though. It needs to be on the 6 O'clock News a lot more. The REASON that people break the Law here in the United States is because the USA has a Reputation for NOT Enforcing Her Laws!!!! Eric Holder probably needs to find out what Burma, China, and Iran is doing, and do that; and stop teaming up with BH Obama, El Presidente Caldreon, and the Mexicans operating on both sides of the Border. The only reason that he does that is because he knows that he can get away with it. After all, he is Attorney General of a Country that DOES NOT ENFORCE ITS LAWS!!!

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Sheila to norman 2012/06/12 19:21:54

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14 Billion per year was the last figure I heard. On just weed.

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Donald Eric Kesler 2012/06/12 17:28:18

An emerging theory that states the likelihood that someone will transition to...

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Marijuana usage simply does not lead to harder drug usage. Regardless, none of the illegal drugs has had the impact on our society that both nicotine and alcohol has had.

Personally, I think all substances should be legal. We live in a free society. Adults should be free to engage in any act they desire so long as it does not unduly infringe upon the rights and freedoms of others.

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Sheila 2012/06/12 17:23:06

Research proves Marijuana is not a gateway drug

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I didn't read far enough down to get to my answer choice. Alcohol is the gateway drug. In LA the gatway drug (if you are willing to call it that) pot is a schedule 1 and coke is schedule 2. How do you do a gateway drug to a LESS dangerous drug? That always made me laugh.

Beer is far more dangerous than weed. Do the research. That is a fact.
My honest idea as to who pot is still illegal is twofold. One is there is not a test to say you are under the influence RIGHT NOW. Only that you do or do not smoke. No way for employers to protect themselves from workplace accidents. Second is the alcohol lobby. They don't want weed legalized AT ALL!!! Would hurt their sales.

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ladypamela to Sheila 2012/06/12 18:24:07

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I agree with everything you just said but would like to add....the Pharmacutical Company's don't want it legalized, especially....the are making a killing off Rx. drugs and they want you addicted...they only want legal what they can profit greatly from....they can not profit or control a natural plant but they will surely try....

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Sheila to ladypamela 2012/06/12 19:20:43

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That is a good point as well!

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Dagon 2012/06/12 17:22:06
bob to Dagon 2012/06/12 17:38:15

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Spoken like a true religious conservative homophobic closet case

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Dagon to bob 2012/06/12 17:51:18
Sheila to bob 2012/06/12 19:24:59

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Spoken like a true liberal.

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tesmith47 to Dagon 2012/06/12 20:58:55

you have seen "REEFER MADNESS" too many times

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Dagon to tesmith47 2012/06/12 21:24:54
alex 2012/06/12 17:19:55 (edited)
Dagon to alex 2012/06/12 21:28:17
JeffreyyerffejLien 2012/06/12 17:14:42

Marijuana is a Gateway Drug

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marijuana led me to a serious addiction with cocaine. which nearly killed me back in the eighties. i am now completely drug free. Marijuana is a dangerous drug.

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alex to Jeffrey... 2012/06/12 17:20:49
Sheila to Jeffrey... 2012/06/12 17:31:39

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The coke nearly killed you but POT is the danger???

I am NOT making light of your expirience. Coke is a bitch!! But if pot was sold at the beer store and NOT by a drug dealer that would stop many people from being exposed coke.

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bob to Jeffrey... 2012/06/12 17:44:12

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you lead yourself to cocaine my friend

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JimmyIIX to Jeffrey... 2012/06/12 17:44:32

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no you lead you to the addiction to cocaine

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_-T3x4S... to Jeffrey... 2012/06/12 18:08:34

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bad choices and being weak is what made you do coke, not pot. How stupid! lol...

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MegaFor... to Jeffrey... 2012/06/12 18:40:46

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lol

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Judge P... to Jeffrey... 2012/06/12 18:41:43 (edited)

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Marijuana did not lead you to a serious addiction with cocaine, the fact that you got it from an illegal source is what led you to a serious addiction with cocaine! What drugs are available from an illegal source vs what drugs are available from a package store (where you would have bought marijuana if it was legal)? It is not a dangerous drug in the sense that it leads you to more dangerous drugs (although I do not condone using or abusing it), anti-marijuana propaganda is infinitely more dangerous than private marijuana use by those over 18 years old!

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tesmith47 to Jeffrey... 2012/06/12 20:59:29

you sound like a lier to me

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BlondeA... to Jeffrey... 2012/06/15 05:03:58

i was addicted to cocaine mary jane saved me. I blame myself for choosing the coke but it was my choice just like yours, take responsibility for yourself!

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strange_armour 2012/06/12 17:12:57

“Marijuana as a Gateway Drug” is this just propagandist phrase used to induce...

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The real fear is that the rest of the world will realise that marijuana has proven medicinal properties that will render the greedy pharma pigs out of business if people quit clinging to their bottles of pills like comfort blankets.

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alex to strange... 2012/06/12 17:21:44

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its going to take some work. there are alot of people open to the REAL research, but most of the people on here wont hear of it. they dont care, but eventually they will have no choice but to face the truth.

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ladypamela to strange... 2012/06/12 18:26:46

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AMEN...well said!

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Cuppajo 2012/06/12 17:09:45

An emerging theory that states the likelihood that someone will transition to...

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Doesn't really matter what I say, bob. You're going to insist I said it because I'm not a liberal.

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bob to Cuppajo 2012/06/12 17:46:27

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A conservative who does not use put downs.... How odd.. Are you sure your a conservative?

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Judge P... to bob 2012/06/12 18:49:49

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I am a conservative and I do not use put downs either!

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Cuppajo to bob 2012/06/12 21:25:07

No, bob, I'm not a conservative either. Don't you feel stupid now for throwing all your anti-conservative crap at me when I wasn't even part of your designated target group?

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Tom Degan 2012/06/12 17:06:31

Marijuana is a Gateway Drug

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Marijuana is a gateway drug. Then again, so is Miller High Life - the champagne of bottled beer. Let's get a grip here.

http://www.tomdegan.blogspot.com

Tom Degan

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JoeyJoJoJrShabadoo 2012/06/12 17:04:04

An emerging theory that states the likelihood that someone will transition to...

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This answer makes the most sense to me. Someone willing to experiment with marijuana would also likely be more willing to experiment with other drugs based on their personality traits. This should not, however, imply a causal link between marijuana and "hard drug" use.

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Brian ☮ R P ☮ 2012 ☮ 2012/06/12 16:58:19

In fact, most drug users begin with alcohol and nicotine before marijuana -- ...

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By their line of reasoning, breathing and a rebellious attitude are gateway drugs.

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☆The Rock☆ * AFCL* The Sher... 2012/06/12 16:55:31

In fact, most drug users begin with alcohol and nicotine before marijuana -- ...

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Drugs are drug but I guarantee you that many of the pharmecutical drugs are more harmful then marijuana!!

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BlondeA... to ☆The Ro... 2012/06/15 05:00:16

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exactly i grew up on adderal and i dont even have add

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JohnElliot 2012/06/12 16:55:15

Research proves Marijuana is not a gateway drug

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Marijuana doesn't lead to harder drugs... Curiosity leads to harder drugs.

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Harold 2012/06/12 16:54:49

Research proves Marijuana is not a gateway drug

It all depends on the individual. As an example, some people cannot stop using marijuana after using it for the first time, while others may not even like the smell of it and will not ever use it.

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Sheila to Harold 2012/06/12 17:32:57

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Not cannot. There is NO physical addiction to weed.

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ladypamela to Sheila 2012/06/12 18:28:45

NONE!

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