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> We know it’s bad for people’s brains, especially developing minds To clarify, we know its bad for developing brains, but I don't think we know the effect on
by edmundsauto 5y ago
> We know it’s bad for people’s brains, especially developing minds
To clarify, we know its bad for developing brains, but I don't think we know the effect on people who start smoking > age 25. There have been studies that show different things, but I don't think we have any consensus about the impact of cannabis usage on brains > 25 y.o.
Also, if we're going to base it as individual vs. society, its important to include the cost of enforcement as a negative on the societal part. For me, that makes the decision pretty easy - in both cases, we have harm caused either by the drug or by the drug + enforcement.
- AuryGlenz 5y agoI don’t think the distinction matters much for the first point. Not many people are going to wait until they’re 25 (or later) to start, and I haven’t heard of anyone pushing for legalization only for >25 year olds.