I could be biased due to jealousy of people who can use cannabis, since I can't for health reasons. However, I've always wondered about the inconsistency of sa

I could be biased due to jealousy of people who can use cannabis, since I can't for health reasons. However, I've always wondered about the inconsistency of saying it's harmless and non-addictive, but also talking about the devastating effects of prohibition. If it's everything people say it is, why were people driven to use it anyway despite the draconian penalties? I may be unusually risk averse, but I wouldn't risk prison for, say, consuming or selling chocolate if that was illegal.