Governor Granholm Says

[Olddetroiter]

I thought medicinal marijuana was supposed to only be available by doctor's prescription to people suffering intense pain.... many of whom are probably terminal. So what's the difference whether it's a 'gateway drug' or not. Most of the users probably won't be around long enough to progress to the next drug anyway.

[ccbatson]

Assuming that severe pain implies a terminal diagnosis is erroneous. Chronic and nonspecific pain is a huge and high volume issue in the US.

[Olddetroiter]

Assuming that severe pain implies a terminal diagnosis is erroneous. Chronic and nonspecific pain is a huge and high volume issue in the US.

Good point, so let me amend my comment. Since 'medicinal' marijuana is administered at the doctor's discretion it should be treated like any other prescription drug. Whether it is a 'geteway drug' or not is irreverent.

[Pam]

I think the Gov. listened to this song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tm8EJaoFO8

[d.mcc]

Marijuana is not for the pain, but rather the nausea associated with various treatments, ie. chemo and radiation

[GOAT]

Interesting. Every person I know who uses the bud has never gone on to more harsher drugs. Most are professionals from elected officials, to doctors, lawyers, engineers etc. yet they don't touch hard stuff. Some in fact cut out drinking because of teh heavy side effects of the hang-over, being bloated, cost [[a doobie is cheaper than 6+ beers).

Most heavy drug users have additive personalities and would be addicted to any narcotic only to move on to more serious drugs regardless of what they were.

Gateway drug my ass....

[d.mcc]

Interesting. Every person I know who uses the bud has never gone on to more harsher drugs. Most are professionals from elected officials, to doctors, lawyers, engineers etc. yet they don't touch hard stuff. Some in fact cut out drinking because of teh heavy side effects of the hang-over, being bloated, cost [[a doobie is cheaper than 6+ beers).

Most heavy drug users have additive personalities and would be addicted to any narcotic only to move on to more serious drugs regardless of what they were.

Gateway drug my ass....

Nicotine is a harder habit to break than heroin

[Johnlodge]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVGerWFYotQ

[rb336]

Nicotine is a harder habit to break than heroin

tell me about it. hard-core nic addict here

[ccbatson]

A small percentage follow the path of escalation from Marijuana to harder drugs...as many or more follow that path from alcohol.