Marijuana Two-Minute Truths: The Gateway Myth
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November 5, 2008
November 5, 2008
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M. Cox
I just wanted to say I’ve privately smoke Cannabis everyday for over 12 years. I take no other medications (except the occasional aspirin), and I do not drink, except socially. In fairness to this video, I only smoke Cannabis, nothing else (Crack, Heroin, Meth, or even ciagarettes). 2 weeks ago I decided to see, what ‘terrible’ withdrawl I would have, if I stopped smoking. I was surprised at how much it really wasn’t all that bad. I was a little sleepy, and life was kind of boring for a day or 2, but other than that, nothing. I thought I would be on my knees crying by the 4th day, but as time progressed, my 2 weeks was almost over. Yard still gets mowed, I still go to work everyday, and I have no criminal history, or record of any sorts. I thank you for your time. I only wish my grandmother could have used Cannabis. RIP
Nov 10th, 2008
Peter
Can a laced batch of marijuana cause the user to experience the same effects of a “bad trip” every time they smoke?
Nov 14th, 2008
Tim
99% of the time you buy marijuana it will not be laced with anything, most dealers are mostly about making money, for this reason they do not lace it. that would just be a waist of money for them. as far as feeling a “bad trip” every time they smoke, i highly doubt that would happen unless you get laced weed every time you smoke.
Dec 14th, 2008
Keith
I am 29y.o I have been smoking marijuana from I was 18y.o, I was always told that smoking marijuana would lead to me doing more heavier drugs. It never did, I never had any withdrawl symptoms, I don’t need to smoke everyday and to be honest marijuana has helped me drastically. It has helped me eat, sleep and come over stress.
Dec 22nd, 2008
Auden
I’m so happy that prohibition is being recognized as the real gateway cause. I really don’t understand how it could be a mystery to anyone. Marijuana is the reason I DON’T do harder drugs.
Jan 3rd, 2009
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