Is marijuana addictive? A common question asked “is marijuana addictive?” Of course anything can be addictive from sugar, to sex, to watching Netflix. However, when people are asking this question they typically are asking if it’s addictive in comparison to other drugs. As a former poly addict who’s experienced every drug out there I can […]
Drug Education
Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?
As a former addict who’s used heavy drugs I’m frequently asked “is marijuana a gateway drug?” Drug abuse prevention programs utilize this strategy to demonize an otherwise benign plant. “Marijuana isn’t dangerous, but it will lead to more dangerous drugs.” With all the propaganda and lies such programs have given us, it’s hard to differ […]
Why drug abuse prevention has failed
Drug abuse prevention starts with the youth, and the current approach to drug education is ineffective for many reasons which I will outline. Kids aren’t stupid… One of the biggest problems with drug education in schools is that it speaks to kids as if they’re stupid. Making bold statements like, “a guy took LSD and […]