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> It's perceived as harmless, and thus is easier to accept as a supposedly innocent long term habit, when the truth is that it silently robs long term users of
by errantmind 5y ago
> It's perceived as harmless, and thus is easier to accept as a supposedly innocent long term habit, when the truth is that it silently robs long term users of their motivation and destroys dreams. People become enamored with the altered state of consciousness early on, to the point where it permanently interferes with their life path.
First, you need citations to support claims that extraordinary. Second, it isn't up to you to regulate other people's hopes, dreams, and personal fulfilment.
- straw_hat 5y agoIt's not an extraordinary claim. It's legal in many states. The federal govt doesn't interfere.
- straw_hat 5y agohttps://www.pnas.org/content/109/40/E2657 https://www.pnas.org/content/109/40/E2657
- errantmind 5y agoThanks for the ref. I agree with you on the harmfulness in the cases referenced by this. Persistent / chronic use of marijuana can lead to developmental problems. That said, this is true of many other substances as well. Childhood obesity and alcohol abuse also cause developmental issues, and perhaps these should all be age-restricted (sale of sugary foods in the case of childhood obesity). However, I would not forbid any adult the right to do what they want with their body as long as they do not infringe on the rights of others. If someone wants to ruin their life with drug abuse, while pitiable, it is their option. This has some negative externalities but, in my opinion, it is better than both government restrictions on personal freedom and the black market that has developed around illegal drugs.