There are three factors that are combining to make marijuana the most commonly used illicit drug in America. 1. The popular press. 2. The devotion and militarism of marijuana smokers themselves. 3. The progressive legalization of the drug. Skipping the rhetoric of legalization, an individual’s right to abuse themselves etc., I believe it is more productive to look at scientific evidence. Is marijuana dangerous to a person’s health? The scientific facts unequivocally say it is. Skip the socio-politico debate, your body is not designed to operate under the influence of marijuana.
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