Pubdate: Fri, 22 Dec 2017
Source: Calgary Herald (CN AB)
Copyright: 2017 Postmedia Network
Contact:  http://www.calgaryherald.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/66
Author: James Currie
Page: A15

DON'T WORRY ABOUT CANADA GOING TO POT

Re: "Pot use likely to plague workplaces," Letter, Nov. 30.

I have to disagree with Larry Comeau. Marijuana is not a dangerous
drug.

There is not a "greatly enhanced risk" of young people developing
psychosis as a result of cannabis usage. The medical evidence is
equivocal, and, of course, as a physician, I would caution the use of
marijuana in people under the age of 25. (Not that advice would make
any difference anyway).

However, the almost hysterical opposition to legalization of marijuana
is simply wrong, by all scientific standards.

James Currie, Calgary
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MAP posted-by: Matt