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38. I used the title of Sirota's piece

Fri Jan 6, 2012, 05:42 PM

Jan 2012

- but I agree with you that some people have problems that may lead them to substance abuse. I tend to think the underlying problems are the issue - but I'm sure there are other issues, too.

I absolutely agree that we would create a better society if we stopped putting so many people in prison for a medical condition and instead provided treatment. And I think it would ultimately be more cost-effective - tho we would surely, in the case of other drugs - tho I don't think that would happen here anytime in the future - have to devote more funds to rehabilitation.

It would be really useful, however, to remove the association of cannabis with dangerous substances b/c that sends the wrong message to teenagers, imo.

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