Pubdate: Sat, 25 Apr 2009
Source: Winnipeg Free Press (CN MB)
Copyright: 2009 Winnipeg Free Press
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/502
Author: Ernest Dias
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09/n453/a06.html

HARMFUL SMOKE

It appears that your editor has fallen for the propaganda of the 
potheads. Marijuana is not a benign smoke (End this marijuana 
charade, April 22). It causes loss of motivation, a decrease in 
thinking ability, paranoia and at times depression. It also damages 
the lungs like tobacco smoke. The damage caused by smoking pot even 
in small amounts is cumulative. It damages the brain like binge 
drinking or alcoholism. Do not portray it as harmless!

I certainly agree with decriminalizing possession of small amounts, 
because we do not want to put in jail teenagers and young adults, 
especially males, who are essentially immature and going through a 
growing phase.

ERNEST DIAS

Winnipeg
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