B Gateway-Drug Theory
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B. Gateway-Drug Theory
One of the top concerns of opponents of medical cannabis use is the fear that it is a recreational gateway drug. A gateway drug is a one that serves as a bridge to the use of significantly more dangerous drugs, such as heroin and cocaine. Even New Jersey’s Governor, Chris Christie, in a state that supports medical marijuana use, continues to refer to marijuana as a gateway drug. Proponents of the gateway-drug theory are of the belief that drugs such as cannabis cause a chemical desensitization, making its users crave and seek out harsher substances. Studies have been performed that refute this negative theory about cannabis. If anything, the studies have disclosed that once users become engaged in family and work