Pubdate: Fri, 03 Jan 2003 Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA) Copyright: 2003 Cox Interactive Media. Contact: http://www.accessatlanta.com/ajc/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/28 Author: Rick Barnett Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n2340/a01.html Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis) TELL YOUTH ABOUT MARIJUANA'S DANGERS Regarding the column on marijuana ("Marijuana harmless? Hardly," Dec. 30): Eventually, I realized I had to look into why I was choosing to alter my state of consciousness, and the inevitable harm I was doing to myself and others. After all, I had a good job and was able to function well enough in society. But the fact that I looked forward to getting a buzz or getting high on a regular basis led to a decision to quit alcohol and drugs. It is my hope that today's youth will understand that the old saying "experience is the best teacher" is not true. Someone else's experience is really the best teacher. RICK BARNETT, Alpharetta - --- MAP posted-by: Terry Liittschwager