One of the debates that I read on Room for Debate was "Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug" and many people have different opinions on the topic. One of the debaters, Ethan Nadelmann argues that marijuana isn't actually a gateway drug because the vast majority of people who used marijuana don't ever try any other hardcore drugs. On the other hand, Robert L. Dupont argues that marijuana is proven to be a gateway drug. He explains that nearly all heroin users used to and are still doing marijuana and that someone who uses marijuana is three times more likely to use heroin.
Personally, I don't view marijuana as a gateway drug because of the fact that many people who do use it don't ever start using harder drugs and that many marijuana users only ever use it on occasion. However, I do believe that people who are easily susceptible to addiction can easily become heavy marijuana users and eventually move on to harder things, so for certain people it may pose a threat and they should definitely avoid the drug. What are your ideas on the topic? Do you believe that marijuana is or isn't a gateway drug?
-Brooke Wiersema
Marijuana can be many things. A gateway drug? I can see, its strong and can make you feel "weightless." Many people say it helps them feel more relived and less stressed, but those feelings always come back. Its just a band aid for a bullet wound. I don't know much but I'm positive it can be very addictive and can lead to harm. In any way drugs can lead to more drugs and worse. It's best to just stay away from it and stay clean!
ReplyDeleteI believe that marijuana can be either, a gateway drug or not, depending on the person. Brooke brought up a good point that people that are more susceptible to addiction, are more likely to use marijuana as a gateway drug, to then use harder drugs like heroin. However, I believe marijuana is not a gateway drug for most people.
ReplyDelete-Eileen Hernandez