Pubdate: Sat, 30 Dec 2000
Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2000 The Calgary Sun
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Author: Jason Lalancette
Note: Parethetical remark by the Sun editor; headline by newshawk
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v00/n1929/a08.html

DEFINITION OF ADDICTION

I am writing to comment on your article titled "Pot use sky-high" (Dec. 
27). There seems to be no definition of addiction in this silly article, 
which basically states the drug of choice for some users has been shifting 
from alcohol to marijuana.

If that is the case, we can all be thankful that unlike alcohol, marijuana 
doesn't cause brain and liver damage.

It is also non-addictive, so those who are truly "addicted" need to deal 
with whatever psychological problem expressed by their addiction.

For the other 95%, they are intelligent people deciding to use a 
less-harmful drug than alcohol, one which doesn't cause violence, car 
accidents, etc. Of course, until illegal drugs are legalized and regulated, 
there will be plenty of criminal organizations profiting.

Jason Lalancette

(If pot is for smart people, why do they call it dope?)
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