Letter: Marijuana Images Send Wrong Message
This letter was submitted by a Charlestown organization.
With the recent legalization of marijuana in Washington state, pictures were published of young adults gleefully using the drug in public. We believe this sends the wrong message to our young people, especially pre-teens who typically look up to or admire young adults. Parents should consider pointing out that because something is legal does not mean it is acceptable. Marijuana is a proven “gateway drug,” and for those who move on to stronger drugs the battle back is difficult and lifelong. The devastation along the way is something that is all too familiar; every effort should be made to avoid it. Mike Charbonnier, CHAD President Charlestown Against Drugs Inc. Got something to say on this or any other local topic? Email Letters to the …
Jay
4:04 am on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Stupidity is a gateway drug. How about big Pharma? Marijuana has a lot of practical uses, and just like a lot of things in society, it's about moderation, not abstinence. While I like the occasional soda, the reality is there is a ton of sugar in that. Is that healthy? Do people get addicted to the sugar in it? Do people move on to baked goods, Twinkies (RIP), Bon-Bon's and Funnybones? Maybe we … more ›