Is Marijuana a “Gateway Drug”?

Published October 26, 2012

Question by Tim: Is marijuana a “gateway drug”?
I came across this article from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
http://www.drugabuse.gov/marijbroch/parents/002b.php#q07
“That said, many young people who use marijuana do not go on to use other drugs.”
Dare lied to me

Best answer:

Answer by Mary Kontrarry
It is for people with addictive personalities.
For many others, it’s not.
Dare only told you 1/2 the truth.

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