My view on this... they legalized alcohol, a highly addictive drug that completely impairs your ability to think logically. (I know this first hand, I was married to an alcoholic for 15 years)... eventually pot will make it past all the crap laws that make it a crime to have/use/grow. What a waste of taxpayers money jailing people for associations with pot! I agree with treating it like alcohol/cigs... age restriction, dui, etc.
I won't say it doesn't have any negative effects, but I will say that it is NOT NEARLY as bad/dangerous as alcohol, cigarettes, prescription drugs, or talking on your cell phone while driving with one hand.
In comparison, someone drinks a 12 pack, or a pint of whiskey, most likely the will get easily irritated or become argumentive. They can not process information in an emergency. Alcohol is also highly addictive.
Someone takes a prescription med, it either makes them loopy or knocks them out stone cold, causing risk of not being able to wake up or react in an emergency. Prescription meds are also highly addictive.
Someone smokes a doob/joint/blunt... or eats a pot brownie... they want to chill, get creative, have a stimulating conversation or go to sleep. In an emergency situation... it would ruin the 'buzz'. I'd choose this anyday for an alternative to stress relief as we know it... and stress is at an all time high. Pun intended.
I'd smoke one right now if the THC wouldn't keep me from passing a drug test.
I hope it is legalized in my lifetime.
