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Right off the bat: America Council for Drug Education's.
spelling mistake. No citations, no quotes, no dates, no evidence.
"pot often proves pivotal in the failure to master vital interpersonal coping skills or make appropriate life-style choices. Thus, marijuana can inhibit maturity."
vital interpersonal coping skils are developed between ages 3 and 8. learn psychology. read a textbook.
"There is, however, no solid evidence that smoking marijuana creates any greater benefits than approved medications (including oral THC) now used to treat these patients, relieve their suffering, or mitigate the side effects of their treatment. Anecdotal assertions of beneficial effects have yet to be confirmed by controlled scientific research."
Yes there is. It has been proven to mitigate side effects as well as stimulate appetite in cancer patients. Not just glaucoma. Also with eating disorders. And as a mild pain reliever for patients with cardio-myopathy who can't take many pain-relievers.
"Marijuana also affects hormones. Regular use can delay the onset of puberty in young men and reduce sperm production. For women, regular use may disrupt normal monthly menstrual cycles and inhibit ovulation. When pregnant women use marijuana, they run the risk of having smaller babies with lower birth weights, who are more likely than other babies to develop health problems. Some studies have also found indications of developmental delays in children exposed to marijuana before birth."
Completely and utterly disproven.
I refuse to go on, but you get the idea.
