mixedmedia

yes, I do.
I don't find the results to be either novel or surprising.

yes, but I didn't need this study to come to that conclusion

what would you change?I would legalize marijuana

I would neither outlaw alcohol nor legalize more dangerous drugs. I don't see any particular need to legalize LSD or ecstasy (but that said, penalties for use should be realistic - don't have time to expand on that right now). I would support heavier taxation of alcohol, particularly if the money were used to promote responsible use and assist abusers.

I have used a lot of different drugs and have known people who used both responsibly and not so much. My family has had a lot of alcoholics (and drug abusers). I probably drink too much but for some reason do not drift into alcoholism, but I believe my genes understand it. I understand what alcohol does to the body. So I guess you could say it is mostly experience-based.

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