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A realistic concern for recreational users of marijuana is whether or not they will become addicted. There are no easy answers to this question. In my opinion, the most unbiased book on this and other related topics is The Science of Marijuana (2008). The Science of Marijuana is written by Leslie L. Iverson, a professor of pharmacology at the University of Cambridge in England. In the book, he reviews decades of international research on marijuana, both laboratory research and survey research. Based on his review of the scientific literature, between 10 to 30% of regular users will develop dependency.

Between 10-30? That's some great research there. From PERSONAL experience. cannabis is not addictive. I smoked pretty much every day and had to quit for a period of time. Guess what? I had no physical withdrawals at all. When I stopped smoking cigs, I had huge physical withdrawals. If you drink coffee everyday, try stopping cold turkey and tell me how you feel. Plus, that research was done by a Professor of Pharmacology. Yea, he's unbiased. How much money do you think Big Pharma stands to lose if weed is legalized? A shite ton. Why do you think they are the biggest lobby against legalization. And let's not forget about the police and prison lobby. Many folks stand to lose their jobs if herb is legalized. Yea, they're unbiased. Private, for profit prisons with a guaranteed occupancy rate from government stand to lose a ton of money. Yea, they're unbiased. One question. Are you a Christian? If you are, do you think GOD made a mistake by putting that plant on earth? It's still against the law to drive under the influence. That includes prescription medication, which about half our country is on. Let adults make decisions for themselves. FREEDOM!

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Posted by dawgfan24348

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Posted on 1/21/14 at 9:38 am to BoulderDawg34

This pharmaceutical companies would lose millions if weed gets legalized in all 50 states

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Posted by DawgsLife

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Posted on 1/21/14 at 3:02 pm to BoulderDawg34

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From PERSONAL experience. cannabis is not addictive.

That is like a guy that snorts cocaine on the weekends and does not get addicted saying "From personal experience, cocaine is not addictive." Science says otherwise.

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If you drink coffee everyday, try stopping cold turkey and tell me how you feel.

I can tell you. I stopped drinking coffee for awhile and I got a very slight headache. It affects different people in different ways. To think any drug/cigarette or addictive substance affects everybody the same is naive.

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How much money do you think Big Pharma stands to lose if weed is legalized?

None. Who do you think will start selling it? Specialty stores for sure..but the pharmacy will, too. besides...Big Pharma? Why would the lose money? they don't sell it now. How are they making money on it now?

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And let's not forget about the police and prison lobby. Many folks stand to lose their jobs if herb is legalized.

Seriously? Maybe you are right! Crime will dry up and blow away if they legalize pot! My bad! By all means! Let's legalize it!

Are you smoking right now?

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One question. Are you a Christian? If you are, do you think GOD made a mistake by putting that plant on earth?

Yes, I am a Christian....and no. I don't think He made a mistake. He gave us free will...the choice to make our own decisions.

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Let adults make decisions for themselves. FREEDOM!

Ok. And we should allow pedophilia, heroine use, cocaine use, etc, too, right? freedom? Why should we stop people from driving under the influence? Many do that and never hurt anybody. Shouldn't it be their choice to drink and drive? freedom! Only arrest someone or stop them AFTER they hurt other people! FREEDOM!