Pubdate: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 Source: Lincoln Journal, The (WV) Contact: 2003 The Lincoln Journal. Website: http://www.lincolnjournal.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1816 Author: Erica Catton MARIJUANA STILL MOST WIDELY USED DRUG Editor:; According to the latest information from NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug among America's youth. The statistics show that some of the drugs being abused more frequently are those that are falsely believed to be 'safe'. We are facing a tremendous knowledge gap about the very real dangers of drugs; like Ecstasy and marijuana. The use of marijuana can produce adverse physical; mental; emotional; and behavioral changes; and; contrary to popular belief; it can be addictive. Ecstasy has been proven to cause brain damage and both drugs damage the levels of serotonin; dopamine and endorphins in the brain causing depression in users "The scariest thing is that most people start using drugs like ecstasy and marijuana and then get hooked on drugs like crack-cocaine and heroin; " says Roger; a graduate of the Narconon Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation program. Through the Narconon program; which uses technology developed by American author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard; Roger was able to overcome his addiction two years ago. Now more than ever; we need to help those struggling with addiction. If you or someone you know needs help call Narconon today or visit www.stopaddiction.com Erica Catton, Narconon Arrowhead - --- MAP posted-by: Derek