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
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