Pubdate: Fri, 09 Dec 2011
Source: Alberni Valley Times (CN BC)
Copyright: 2011 N.B. deWaal
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/vancouverisland/albernivalleytimes/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4043
Author: N.B. deWaal
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v11/n685/a05.html?1125

MARIJUANA IS A HARMLESS DRUG AND SHOULD BE LEGAL

Re: "Proof is out there about harm from marijuana," (Alberni Valley 
Times, Dec. 5)

Ms. Bruce is quick to cite studies, but I wonder if she read them.

If she did then there's a lot that she missed, or chose to miss.

In the Caspi et. al. study that she quoted, the study is quick and 
vehement when it states that marijuana is "not a major cause of 
schizophrenia" and adds that "a historical use in cannabis use would 
not necessarily produce an observable increase in the prevalence of psychosis."

I find little in the Fergussen and Bowden study that supports the 
opinion of Ms. Bruce. There is a long list of marijuana proponents 
and users who are quite successful from all around the world and from 
all walks of life.

It's time to legalize this harmless drug and save ourselves billions 
of tax dollars spent on the useless "war on drugs."

N.B. deWaal

Port Alberni
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